The studio then decided to release tentpole sequel Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max on Christmas Day as well as in cinemas where available.
Warner Brothers has announced that their 2021 slate of releases, including high-profile films such as Dune and The Matrix 4, will premiere on the streaming platform HBO Max.
The new hybrid release model will see 17 films launch online for US subscribers at the same time as they are released in cinemas, where available.
The news follows a difficult year for the studio, heavily affected by cinema closures as a result of the ongoing pandemic.