Disney moves up the 'Hamilton' release a year early, as a Disney Plus-exclusive

Disney was all set to release its recording of hit stage musical Hamilton in theatres on October 15, 2021. But Disney has decided to bump up the release to this year, specifically July 3, 2020, and it'll be exclusively released on Disney+. It's a significant move for the company since it effectively cancels the theatrical run for the recording. Disney reportedly paid a record-breaking US$75 million for its worldwide rights. 

But as The Verge points out, this move also emphasizes how much Disney needs to have content on Disney+ right now to keep customers interested in the streaming service. Some of its most hyped original shows had to shut down production because of COVID-19, so aside from the October release of The Mandalorian's season 2, Disney needs new, popular titles to keep current and potential subscribers interested. One other film coming exclusively to the streaming service is Disney's adaptation of Artemis Fowl.