Apple will reportedly release films in theaters weeks before they come to Apple TV Plus

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People may not need an Apple TV Plus subscription to see some of the company’s biggest upcoming original films. According to Variety, Apple will reportedly start rolling out its original films in select theaters nationwide, weeks before they’re slated to arrive on its forthcoming streaming service, beginning in October.

The films are being distributed via boutique distributors, according to Variety, which may suggest that mega chains like AMC and Regal aren’t currently looking to distribute the films. The Verge has reached out to AMC, Regal, and Apple for comment.

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