On Wednesday, Warner Bros. made an announcement that makes a lot of sense, but not everyone in the industry expected to see. Not only is WB committing to releasing Wonder Woman 1984 this year, they’re doing it in multiple ways, including a theatrical run and a streaming one as well. This hybrid approach, utilizing their streaming service HBO Max, is a revolutionary one, which may or may not be a harbinger of things to come. Either way, it’s huge news that keeps the film in this year’s awards race and presents a final blockbuster to cap off a rough 2020 year, cinematically. Read on for more… According to Variety, Warner Bros. has opted to debut Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max this December, specifically on Christas Day. So, you can see the movie there for a month, at no cost beyond the subscription price, while it’ll play in theaters where allowed. Obviously, the flick is better seen on the big screen, but considering how so many people don’t have that option, this is a great compromise. They’re going to lose money on this, for sure, but it’s the right move for audiences, clearly. Here’s some of their report: Audiences will get to see “Wonder Woman 1984” on Christmas Day after all. After much speculation, Warner Bros. announced that the superhero sequel will debut on the streaming service HBO Max on Dec. 25, the same day it will open in U.S. movie theaters. Internationally, where HBO Max is not available, “Wonder Woman 1984” will premiere in cinemas one week earlier, on Dec. 16. The film will stream on HBO Max for a month at no additional cost to subscribers. “As we navigate these unprecedented times, we’ve had to be innovative in keeping our businesses moving forward while continuing to super-serve our fans,” said Ann Sarnoff, chair and CEO of WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures. “This is an amazing film that really comes to life on the big screen and, working with our partners in the exhibition community, we will provide that option to consumers in the U.S. where theaters are open. We realize that a lot of consumers can’t go back to the movies due to the pandemic, so we also want to give them the option to see Wonder Woman 1984 via our HBO Max platform.” The decision to forgo a traditional theatrical release is […]