When to Stream’s Weekly Tracking Report
Welcome to When To Stream’s Weekly Tracking Report. Every Friday, we’ll break down the film titles whose first window streaming premieres are still not confirmed. This column will not examine second window SVOD premieres, though we’ll obviously still be tracking and reporting those.
One note: There are hundreds of new films every year, and we’re not able to track or highlight every single one. For now, we concentrate on major studio and indie distributor releases.
Another note: Since some titles we are tracking have been on the report for almost six months (or more), we’ll be removing them next week. We’ll still report on any streaming date announcements, but you won’t find week-to-week updates anymore.
Here are the film titles (in order of theatrical release) we are currently tracking:
Theatrical Release Date: July 28, 2023
Tracking: GKids announced a 6/25 release date for the blu-ray, though no streaming date was mentioned. Still…progress! Our estimate is adjusted accordingly.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: It launched on Prime Video in Japan a few weeks ago, but no indication where or when it will be available in the US. We’re still hopeful an announcement will be made soon.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early/Mid June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: Still no word on streaming plans for this concert film. We were hoping the release of Cowboy Carter might trigger some sort of announcement, but nothing. The lack of pre-order doesn’t give us much confidence we’ll see this soon. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early/Mid June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: Indie distributor Big World Pictures is handling this Franz Rogowski drama, and we don’t have much tracking info on their releases. It’s still rolling out in theaters across the country. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Early/Mid June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: March 8, 2024
Tracking: The film launched and is available to stream for Angel Guild investors. That means it’s likely to hit digital by the end of the month.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($19.99)
VOD/Digital Estimate: Late May 2024
Theatrical Release Date: April 5, 2024
Tracking: A Janus Films release, so look for this to stay theatrical-exclusive for at least 90 days, and then land on The Criterion Channel sometime in July.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital/SVOD Estimate: July 2024 (The Criterion Channel)
Theatrical Release Date: April 19, 2024
Tracking: This Sony Pictures Classics has likely hit its theater count peak. We’re holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Mid June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2024
Tracking: We’re pretty sure this will hit digital this coming Tuesday, but haven’t been able to 100% confirm yet. We’ll post when we can.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($14.99)
Digital/VOD Estimate: May 28, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2024
Tracking: A Janus Films release, which means a likely 90-day theatrical window. Look for this one to hit the Criterion Channel and digital later in the summer.
Pre-Order Availability: No
SVOD/VOD/Digital Estimate: August 2024 (Criterion Channel)
Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2024
Tracking: A24 continues to expand this weekend, fingers crossed it gets some traction at the box-office over the holiday weekend. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Mid/Late June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2024
Tracking: Oscilloscope is rolling this Ethan Hawke-directed drama slowly. Look for it to hit digital in the summer.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($12.99)
VOD/Digital Estimate: July 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 2024
Tracking: Disney has been keeping their titles theatrical-exclusive longer than most other studios. We’re estimating this will ape (ha!) Guardians Vol. 3 window, which was 60 days.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Early/Mid July 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 2024
Tracking: A Focus Features release, so look for the usual 18-day theatrical window. Same as always. Should have confirmation very soon.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: June 4, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 2024
Tracking: Paramount has been pretty consistent with their releases, maintaining a standard 30-day theatrical exclusive window. Unless this title breaks out in a huge way, we’re estimating they’ll stick to that strategy.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Mid June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 2024
Tracking: Lionsgate’s horror titles have consistently received a 3-week theatrical window, which we’re estimating for this Renny Harlin-directed horror thriller.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Early June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 2024
Tracking: In line with their previous limited release (Stress Positions), we’re estimating this well-reviewed comedy from NEON will also stay theatrical-exclusive for at least a month.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Mid/Late June 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 2024
Tracking: Warner Bros has been consistent with keeping their theatrical windows at 45 days. We’re estimating they’ll do the same for this summer blockbuster.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($29.99)
PVOD Estimate: Mid July 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 2024
Tracking: Using Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as a comp, this kids title should also receive at least 45 days in theaters exclusively. The studio does show flexibility if a title flops (or hits big), so we’ll adjust accordingly based on box-office.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Mid July 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 2024
Tracking: This Cohen Media Group title opens in limited release this weekend, and expands in the coming weeks. Look for a digital launch in about 5 weeks.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Early July 2024
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 2024
Tracking: Like most Angel Studios releases, this title will likely hit the company’s streaming platform after 30 days, and then come to digital a month after that.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/Digital Estimate: Late July/Early August 2024
Next week we’ll begin tracking:
