Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 OTT release date: Disney makes big announcement. Details here

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is all set to be released on OTT or streaming platform on August 2. The movie will have digital premier on Disney+, 90 days after its theatrical release on May 5 this year. Disney has announced the global premiere date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on Disney+, honoring a 90-day theatrical window before its streaming release. This move demonstrates Disney's commitment to supporting the exhibition industry and establishing longer gaps between theatrical and streaming releases.

Disney has faced criticism in the past for simultaneous theatrical and Disney+ releases during the pandemic. However, they have been actively extending theatrical windows for Marvel films, starting with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. This approach continues with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, showcasing Disney's efforts to prioritize theaters.

James Gunn's third installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is now the second-highest-grossing movie of the year with $842.4 million worldwide. It nonetheless represents a tremendous achievement for Disney/Marvel even though its $955.7 million gross is less than that of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Universal/Illumination's Super Mario Bros Movie, with a remarkable $1.34 billion box office haul, will make its way to streaming on Uni's platform, Peacock, after a theatrical run of 121 days. With these strategies, Disney and Universal demonstrate their efforts to respect theatrical windows while capitalizing on the streaming market.

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