Universal will also make their upcoming Trolls World Tour available on April 10 concurrent with its theatrical release (if one even happens at this point.
But it could spell even worse news for movie theaters down the line if it proves to be a financially viable experiment.
On Friday, March 20 (that’s this Friday), Universal’s current theatrical releases — including titles like the excellent The Invisible Man and the not-as-excellent-but-still-timely The Hunt — will be available on demand for 48 hours at a price of $19.99.
Once coronavirus passes, people will probably look forward to getting out of the house and going to the movies.