‘The Rental’ Is Second Film Ever to Be #1 on Both Theatrical and VOD Charts at Same Time
Since “Trolls World Tour” set the new precedent, this is only the second time the feat has been accomplished.
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‘The Outpost’ Still Strong on VOD, While John Lewis and Danny Trejo Docs Score
“The Outpost” was even FandangoNow’s #2 film, despite having a non-premium $6.99 pricetag. That’s the power of military films.
‘The Assistant,’ Featuring ‘Ozark’ Star Julia Garner, Overperforms on VOD
As token theaters reopen, TV stars elevate VOD/Streaming titles.
AMC, Regal Ban Universal Movies From Their Theaters After Studio Throws Rock at Theatrical Window
AMC is banning Universal movies after the studio declared it will continue releasing first-run movies on VOD even after theaters reopen.
Universal Just Told the World That Theaters Are No Longer the Priority
After the premium VOD success of “Trolls: World Tour,” theaters are still important — but studios will use them as they see fit.
Universal Expects to Continue Select Releases on Premium VOD After Theaters Re-Open
“Trolls World Tour” has netted Universal more profit from VOD sales in three weeks than the original did in U.S. theaters over five months.
‘Extraction’ Scores at Netflix While ‘Trolls World Tour’ Leads on Premium VOD
Another top performer: Netflix captures viewers with a 2018 Polish serial-killer thriller, “The Plagues of Breslau.”
‘Trolls World Tour’ Dominates VOD Charts While ‘Despicable Me’ Tops Netflix
Sources say “Trolls” may gross over $80 million in 10 days, but Universal will see less than if the movie received a theatrical release.
‘Trolls World Tour’: VOD Revenue Is Uncertain, but Its Hollywood Impact Is a Fact
Universal’s animated sequel probably made over $50 million opening weekend, but we don’t need grosses to see that the VOD release is already having an effect.
Record-Breaking On-Demand ‘Trolls World Tour’ Leads Home Viewing Charts
“Trolls World Tour” performed just as well as Universal claimed it did, across multiple platforms. But is it an anomaly?
‘Trolls World Tour’: There’s More at Stake Than Musical Diversity for the DreamWorks Animated Sequel
With theaters closed during the pandemic, “Trolls World Tour” is going straight to VOD — just the tonic for families stuck at home.
‘Birds of Prey’ Drops Price After Two Weeks on VOD as Studios Rewrite Rules
“Birds of Prey” left behind $19.99 premium pricing in favor of $5.99 — and the #1 spot on iTunes.
