That would give it a one-week head start on Mulan, and while it would mean that Nolan would earn the distinction of being the first new movie back in theaters, waiting a week also allows Disney to see how the movie-theater process is working, so they can tweak the process and help more people see Mulan.
As of right now, Warner Bros. plans to open Christopher Nolan’s time-twisting Tenet in movie theaters on July 17.
Especially if one other title blazes a trail the week prior, and helps movie theaters figure out how to operate under the restrictions of social distancing.