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 to kick off their Max partnership. A24 did announce a Stop Making Sense tribute album, though with no launch date. We’re assuming they’re building up for a big release, stay tuned.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: October 4, 2023
Tracking: Still no announcement from Sony Pictures Classics, and no pre-order available. The film was short-listed for the Best Live-Action Short Oscar, so SPC could be waiting for a possible nomination to release to streaming. We’re pushing back our estimate a bit.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: October 27, 2023
Tracking: Angel Studios launched the title on their streaming platform on 12/11, which makes it available to their ‘Angel Investors.’ Still no announcement or pre-order available. We do have a VOD rental date (1/26), but are waiting to see if it gets a VOD Sale-Only release first a week or two earlier..
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD Estimate: January 26, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 2023
Tracking: An SVOD premiere date on the Spanish-language streaming service ViX has been announced for January 26th. No word yet if they’ll do a day-and-date digital release, but for now, we’re including it as part of our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: January 26th, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: November 10, 2023
Tracking: An EST/Digital Sale Only date has been confirmed for 1/16/24
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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 this week, 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. The film was short-listed for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. Look for it to get fast-tracked to PVOD if it gets nominated.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late January 2024
Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 2023
Tracking: A MUBI US and EST/Digital Sale Only date has been set for 1/19/24.
Pre-Order Availability: No
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 2023
Tracking: An EST/Digital Sale Only date has been set for 1/23/24
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 2023
Tracking: The latest epic documentary from Frederick Wiseman will slowly roll-out in theaters through the winter. Like his other films, this one will not be distributed through traditional digital or VOD platforms. We’re actually thinking this one might show up on PBS before it reaches Kanopy.
Pre-Order Availability: No
SVOD Estimate: Mid 2024 (PBS)
Theatrical Release Date: December 1, 2023
Tracking: A real wild card. Not much history to go off of with distributor Toho International. We’re estimating at least a 75-day exclusive theatrical window, with an SVOD partner coming on board as well. It’s box-office success and great word of mouth has us pushing back our estimate a bit.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
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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: Early 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.’ We should have a better idea of PVOD availability when we get a launch date for their earlier release, After Death.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 2023
Tracking: Wim Wenders’ first of two film this winter (PERFECT DAYS will come in February 2024) 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 is losing 170 screens this weekend, down to 580. We’re assuming a wider release is planned after Oscar nominations are announced on January 23rd. Still not available for pre-order. We’re sticking with our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2023
Tracking: Wonka was the top choice for moviegoers over the holidays, and it continues to pull in audiences. The film is available for pre-order with select digital retailers (Amazon, iTunes), and it’s priced for PVOD ($24.99). For now, we’re holding on our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Late January/Early February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2023
Tracking: Expanding semi-wide (625 screens) this weekend, we’ll see if American Fiction takes the Saltburn route (5 weeks to SVOD) or the Foe route (4.5 weeks to PVOD). We suppose major Oscar nominations and breakout box-office could delay streaming, but we’ve seen nothing to indicate Amazon MGM has much patience.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2023
Tracking: Expanding to more cities every week, we think A24 will be in it for the long haul. Oscar nominations are likely, and the indie has shown patience with even their smallest titles. This one will take its sweet time to get to streaming.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late February/Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: Searchlight Pictures is rolling this out slowly. This weekend, it expands from 42 to 120 screens. The film’s Oscar prospects look a little shaky, so a wide release is feeling less and less likely. Holding on our estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: We had quite a journey this week with this title. We’re happy Sony is giving the film a chance to thrive theatrically, as it’s been a long time since we’ve had a break out rom-com. Holding on our original estimate for now.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Early/Mid February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: Neither a surprise hit nor an unmitigated disaster, Aquaman is chugging along in theaters. Warner Bros is likely to hold off on a quick PVOD release, so we’re sticking with our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Early February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: A decade ago, this is the sort of Sony Pictures Classics release that would have legged out $5m - $10 over the course of its run. Nowadays, it’ll be lucky to hit $1M. We don’t foresee any Oscar nominations in its future, but we also don’t think SPC will fast track it to PVOD.
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, so here’s hoping it’s able to maintain its theater count for a few more weeks. 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: It’s a make-or-break weekend for this Ketchup Entertainment release, as it expands from 14 to 151 theaters. That’s likely as wide as it will go, so unless it somehow massively over-performs, we’re sticking with our estimate.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: Late January 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2023
Tracking: Still feels likely that Universal will stick to 1/23/24 for PVOD, though we have no official confirmation yet. We should be able to corroborate very soon.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($29.99)
PVOD Estimate: Late January 2023
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: Though Amazon MGM studios has yet to announce or confirm, we expect it to hit PVOD on 1/16/24. Lots of shifting going on, so like all titles, this is subject to change.
Pre-Order Availability: No
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: After a spectacular opening day, The Color Purple has deflated at the box office. This weekend, it loses a massive 2040 screens. Yikes. The film is available for pre-order with digital retailers, and it’s priced for PVOD ($24.99). Based on that, we’re estimating Warner Bros won’t wait too long to release on digital.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: Late January/Early February 2024
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: Though NEON has yet to announce or confirm, we expect it to hit PVOD on 1/23/24. Again, lots of shifting in the marketplace. Like all titles, dates are subject to change.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2023
Tracking: Steve McQueen’s 4-hour documentary hasn’t received 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 will roll this out slowly and hope it gets a Best International Feature Oscar nomination. Even if it doesn’t, the distributor will likely stick to its usual 90-day theatrical window.
Pre-Order Availability: No
VOD Estimate: Late March 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 5, 2024
Tracking: Night Swim is taking the M3GAN release slot that was a spectacular success for Universal last year. Night Swim looks unlikely to replicate that success, as tracking and reviews have been sub-par. No reason to believe Universal won’t stick to the 18-day window.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($29.99)
PVOD Estimate: January 23, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: This Jason Statham actioner is opening wide on ~3300 screens today, and the reviews have been pretty positive. We’re estimating MGM Amazon will go for a quick PVOD turnaround, with a window similar to last year’s GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: January 30, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: Sony’s satirical biblical comedy/drama opens relatively wide today, reaching 2010 screens. We’ll see how it performs at the box-office, but we’re estimating the studio will stick to the 18-day window most of its 2023 winter/spring titles had.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD Estimate: January 30, 2024
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tracking: Paramount’s musical comedy looks to be the break out of the weekend, opening on ~3800 screens. The studio has been very consistent with its non-Tom Cruise titles, sticking to a 30-day theatrical window. We have no reason to think that strategy will change for Mean Girls.
Pre-Order Availability: Yes ($24.99)
PVOD Estimate: February 13, 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 PVOD and SVOD in mid-March.
Pre-Order Availability: No
PVOD/SVOD Estimate: Mid March 2024
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