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. If there are titles you’d like us to track, let us know in the comments. We’ll do our best to follow up, but might not have the bandwidth to spotlight fully.
Here are the film titles (in order of theatrical release) we are currently tracking:
Theatrical Release Date: July 28, 2023
Tracking: Reports indicate a Blu-ray release date in Japan is set for 2/28/24, so there’s hope a US release date is concurrent. We’re sticking with our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: February/March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 2023
Tracking: With no announcement and no pre-order listing, it’s looking like a first quarter 2024 launch. It is a re-issue, so it’s possible A24 skips a PVOD release and jumps right to an SVOD premiere, maybe as part of their Max partnership. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen A24 announce a Stop Making Sense tribute album, and also the film will be returning to theaters. Doesn’t look like a streaming release is coming anytime soon, we’re pushing back our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: October 4, 2023
Tracking: Still no announcement from Sony Pictures Classics, and no pre-order available. The film did not get a nomination in the Best Live Action Short category when Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday. Since it won’t be a part of the Oscar Shorts theatrical release, we imagine a streaming plan will be announced soon.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 2023
Tracking: The film arrived for sale and rental on 2/1 (Amazon only).
ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2023
Tracking: Janus keeps their films exclusively in theaters between 3 and 4 months. Criterion Channel released their programming highlights for February, and Orlando was not included. That’s not unusual, as they often hold their premiere announcements until closer to launch date. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: Late February/Early March 2024 (Criterion Channel)
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2023
Tracking: A Still Small Voice is being distributed by Abramorama Films, whose digital releases are all over the map. Though short listed, the film did not receive a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category when Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday. We imagine a streaming announcement will come soon.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early/Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: With the film’s theatrical run coming to an end, we hope this means a streaming release date announcement is imminent. Still, Toho has a reputation for holding back their releases for a long time. The film was such a monster hit, it would be unusual not to try to maximize revenue while it’s still top of mind. The film did receive an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects!
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: With Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour announcing a PVOD debut after a 60-day theatrical window, we have a bit of a template for AMC Theaters’s distribution arm. We’re thinking Queen Bey got the same deal. Hoping for some news in the next week or two.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: Angel Studios has made The Shift available on their streaming platform, but only for their ‘Angel Investors.’ With After Death now on PVOD, we expect The Shift’s date to be a bit later this month.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 2023
Tracking: Wim Wenders’ first of two film this winter (PERFECT DAYS will come in next week) is best experienced in 3D. Janus Films will likely keep this in theaters as long as they can, as they should. We don’t expect any sort of streaming release until Spring 2024.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: Mid March 2024 (Criterion Channel)
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 2023
Tracking: Although it’s was screening in limited release for a few weeks, we’re treating 12/8 as its proper release date. As with most GKIDS releases, it’s likely to have a long theatrical-exclusive window. The film did become available for pre-order on iTunes, so there’s hope an earlier launch is planned. We’ve adjusted our estimate a bit to reflect.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($19.99)
PVOD Estimate: Late February/Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 2023
Tracking: Poor Things begins losing screens this weekend, down 350 to ~1950. Still no pre-order, so we’re going to push back our estimate a bit closer to the Oscars.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2023
Tracking: A digital date of 2/6 is expected.
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2023
Tracking: A24 takes this Best Picture nominee nationwide this weekend, so we’ll see if it gets any traction at the box-office. We’re hoping to get some news on a digital date in the next few weeks.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February/Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: Zero Oscar nominations means the box-office prospects for All of Us Strangers is limited. The film will lose about half its screens this weekend, which means a digital streaming date announcement should come in the next week or two.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: Sony has announced it will release a ‘Valentine Encore’ edition of the film in theaters on February 9th, with bonus scenes included (see poster below). We imagine we’ll get a digital launch date the week after.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: The film continues to lose screens, and the box-office is pretty mediocre. We still don’t think SPC will fast track it to PVOD, so we’re sticking to our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD Estimate: Late March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: A24’s family wrestling drama is one of A24’s top performing tiles of 2023. Word of mouth is positive, but the theatrical run seems to be winding down. Still no pre-order available, so for now, we’re sticking with our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: No Oscar nomination for Memory, though no pre-order or streaming announcement yet. We’re anticipating we’ll hear some news in the next week or two. Pushing back our estimate a bit.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: Steve McQueen’s 4-hour documentary didn’t receive much attention from awards bodies, and A24 has yet to report any grosses from its limited opening. We’re thinking the distributor will take its time rolling it out nationally, so no digital or PVOD date anytime soon. In fact, it might be a good candidate for a premiere on HBO/Max in the coming months. We’ll see.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: Sony Pictures Classics got the Oscar nomination it was looking for, as The Teacher’s Lounge was nominated for Best International Feature. Look for an aggressive theatrical roll out in the coming weeks. We’re holding on our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD Estimate: Late March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: Sony’s satirical biblical comedy/drama did very little business in its wide release in the last two weeks. We’re anticipating a quick pivot to PVOD, and expect an announcement in the next week or two. Still no pre-order.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: Paramount’s musical comedy is a big hit in theaters and continues to perform well. It looks like Paramount will be holding back the digital release a week, though we still think a Paramount+ premiere is likely in February.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: February 20, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: Chile’s entry for the Best International Feature Oscar was not short listed, but we’re still anticipating MUBI will give the film a proper two month theatrical window. Look for it to hit SVOD in mid-March.
Pre-Order Availability: No
SVOD Estimate: Mid March 2024 (MUBI US)
Theatrical Release Date: January 19, 2024
Tracking: Distributor Dark Sky Films is handling this one, and their films usually have a quick pivot to VOD/EST. Still no announcement or pre-order, we’re pushing back our estimate a bit.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 19, 2024
Tracking: Bleecker Street’s wide release did not set the box-office on fire, but it’s still set to be one of the distributor’s highest grossing titles in years. We’re expecting a quick pivot to PVOD, so we’re holding on our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Early February 2024
INSIDE THE YELLOW COCOON SHELL
Theatrical Release Date: January 19, 2024
Tracking: This Kino Lorber release will roll out slowly in arthouse theaters, and then likely hit VOD/EST in late winter.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD/EST Estimate: Late February/Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 19, 2024
Tracking: No Oscar nominations for Ava DuVernay’s drama, so unless it catching on quickly with audiences in theaters, we’re expecting a digital release in a few weeks. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($14.99)
VOD/EST Estimate: Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 26, 2024
Tracking: A digital/VOD date of 2/16 is expected.
Theatrical Release Date: January 26, 2024
Tracking: No nominations for Best International Feature or Animated Feature for this Sony Pictures Classics release. Still, the distributor has held firm on its 90-day theatrical window. Our estimate reflects The Peasants will follow suit.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late April 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 26, 2024
Tracking: Oscilloscope is opening this 2023 Sundance title in limited release this weekend, and we expect it’ll have a quiet run before hitting digital in a few weeks.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($14.99)
PVOD Estimate: Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 26, 2024
Tracking: This Mexican import was Spirit Award nominated, so hopes were high it would get a Best International Feature nomination (it did not). Distributor Sideshow will likely follow their usual playbook: slow, steady roll out with at least a 90-day window to PVOD/SVOD.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: Late April 2024 (Criterion Channel)
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: Both Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon enjoyed 45-day theatrical exclusive windows, and we’re estimating Argylle will have the same.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid March 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. For now, we’re estimating a 45-day window.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: A MUBI release, so it’ll likely follow the playbook of their other releases: a 60-day theatrical exclusive window. Fallen Leaves debuted on the MUBI subscription platform before its digital release, we’re forecasting the same for this title.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($14.99)
SVOD Estimate: Early April 2024 (MUBI)
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: Roadside Attractions is handling distribution, and their releases usually pivot to PVOD after three weeks. That’s our forecast for this title as well.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: When Magnolia Pictures doesn’t release a title day-and-date, they usually keep theatrical exclusivity for about 21 days. That’s our forecast for the Mads Mikkelsen historical drama.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2024
Tracking: Roadside Attractions is going pretty wide with this one this weekend, which indicates they may want to fast-track it to PVOD. We’re estimating a short window for this comedy.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid/Late February 2024
Next week we’ll begin tracking:
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