Film Distribution Release Dates

Trolls World Tour was the first major studio film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming platforms in April 2020.

The theatrical window is the period of time between a movie's theatrical release and its release on home video, typically lasting 90 to 120 days.

Friday is the most common day of the week for new movies to be released in theaters, as it is the start of the weekend when most people have more time to go to the movies.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds the record for the longest theatrical run, having been in theaters continuously since its release in 1975.

A limited release is a movie that is released in theaters for a limited time before being released on streaming platforms, typically in a small number of theaters.

Straight-to-streaming is a term used to describe a movie that is released directly to streaming platforms without a theatrical release.

Avengers: Endgame holds the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide in its first three days of release.

Day-and-date release is a term used to describe a movie that is released in theaters and on streaming platforms simultaneously.

Platform release is a term used to describe a movie that is released in theaters in a limited number of cities before expanding to a wider release.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds the record for the longest theatrical run in the United States, having been in theaters continuously since its release in 1975.

Limited release is a term used to describe a movie that is released in theaters for a short period of time before being released on home video.