Disney to release Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney Plus and in theaters on the same day

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Author: Julia Alexander

Disney will release Raya and the Last Dragon as a Premier Access title the same day it hits theaters on March 5th, 2021, the company announced today. Disney did not provide a price for the movie, but when Mulan shifted to a Premier Access title, it charged $30 for the title.

Similar to WarnerMedia, Disney needs to have a continuous stream of new releases to keep people subscribed for $7 a month, and bring in new subscribers. Also like WarnerMedia, most of the movies that Disney is moving to Disney Plus and bypassing a theatrical release were box office gambles to being with.

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