Marvel pushes back Black Widow's release to July 9, simultaneous release on Disney+ and in theatres

After many delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel Studio's Black Widow will finally come out on July 9 through a simultaneous release in theatres and Disney+ Premier Access. For those who plan to watch it on Disney's streaming service, you'll need to shell out an additional $34.99 to watch it on the same day as the theatrical release. Disney has employed this strategy with films like Raya and the Last Dragon and Mulan.

Another highly anticipated Marvel film, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is coming out on September 3 instead of in July. We have no word yet if this will also offer Disney+ Premier Access.

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'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' will come to Disney+ on Mar. 19

After many delays because of the pandemic, Disney and Marvel are ready to release The Falcon and The Winter Soldier next month on March 19. The show will be a six-episode series on the Disney+ streaming service. We finally get an extended look at the show at a new trailer released during the Super Bowl.

The show takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Steve Rogers has already retired as Captain America and passed his shield on to Sam Wilson, a.k.a. Falcon (played by Anthony Mackie). Sam is joined by Steve's best friend and fellow superhero Bucky Barnes, a.k.a. The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), to save the world from the baddies. We're counting down the days until we get to see these two kick ass and get on each other's nerves.

Disney+ will stream 'Raya and the Last Dragon' using Premier Access on March 5

If the movie theatres are still closed in your areas because of COVID-19, but you still want to watch Raya and the Last Dragon, you have the streaming option via Disney+. Disney announced it'll release the animated film simultaneously in theatres and on its streaming service on March 4.

Just like when Mulan was released, you will need to pay Premier Access that costs an additional CAD $34.99 on top of your Disney+ subscription. You can order now if you want to have the film ready when it comes out. Premier Access offer will be available until May 4, 2021. If you don't want to pay additional to watch the film, it'll be available to all Disney+ subscribers on June 4 at no extra cost.

'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler to produce Wakanda-based TV series for Disney+

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Aside from working on the sequel for Black Panther, Ryan Coogler will be creating a Disney+ series set in the Kingdom of Wakanda. The writer/director/producer's company Proximity Media signed an exclusive five-year television deal with Walt Disney Company to develop this show and other series that might appear beyond Disney+ and even the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The agreement extends to the entire Walt Disney Company, so his team might produce shows for other Disney-owned networks and streamers.

"Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation," said Bob Iger, executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company, in a press release. "With Black Panther, Ryan brought a groundbreaking story and iconic characters to life in a real, meaningful, and memorable way, creating a watershed cultural moment. We're thrilled to strengthen our relationship and look forward to telling more great stories with Ryan and his team."