Walt Disney Animation Studios' Encanto had just a 30-day theatrical release window, releasing over Thanksgiving weekend on November 24 before debuting on Disney+ on December 24.ĭisney's other films have varied but have typically had a minimum 45-day exclusive theatrical release. But we can look at past films for a general idea. Once it comes to DIsney+, you'll be able to watch it for free.ĭisney hasn't officially announced when Lightyear will be available on Disney+. And as it's already in theaters, there won't be any of that Premiere Access charge that Disney was doing for a while. If you're the type who prefers to stay home and enjoy a movie from the comfort of your own couch, you're probably wondering when Lightyear will arrive on streaming services.Īs a Disney film, Lightyear will be going to Disney+, the House of Mouse's very own streaming service. For Disney, it means a return to theaters for their movies. The studio's previous three movies - Soul, Luca, and Turning Red - all went directly to Disney+.Īlthough COVID is still around, much of the world has opened back up.
It's the first Pixar film to release exclusively in theaters since 2020's Onward. Pixar's Lightyear officially took flight this weekend, arriving in theaters across the United States.
