Top Movies Coming Soon on Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) and Streaming in 2021
If there’s anything that the last 10 months have taught us, take nothing for granted.
There was a time where you could have pushed going out to a concert for the next time your favorite band was in town, or put off going to a movie theater because you just went a few weeks ago.
Today we live in the age of streaming and PVOD (Premium Video On-Demand). Closed (for now) are the local movie houses that we experienced so many big moments in side, and here is the ease and convenience of streaming.
Studios are still figuring out what model works best.
For instance, Disney wanted to try the PVOD distribution route for its remake of Mulan, which saw the debut of Disney+ Premier Access, Disney’s version of PVOD. While few know the exact results in terms of viewership or revenue, Disney claims that Mulan’s use of PVOD was a success. However, when it came time for their next release, Disney Pixar’s Soul, Disney opted to release the movie for instant streaming on Disney+ with no additional upcharge.
On the other hand, Warner Bros. seems to be going the way of simultaneous box-office and streaming releases, via its HBO Max platform.
Here’s our list of top movies hitting PVOD and Streaming for 2021 right now:
The Little Things - HBO Max
January 2020
If you loved Training Day, then this vintage Denzel Washington performance is for you. Denzel Washington has recently been entertaining audiences with The Equalizer series which shows that Denzel is someone that you don’t want to mess with. Watch Denzel defend the law and go up against a serial killer in this thriller scheduled for January on HBO Max.
Tom and Jerry - HBO Max
March 5, 2021
If you are in the mood for something funny and familiar, then Tom and Jerry will do the trick. The lovable Hanna-Barbera duo return with an all-star cast featuring Chloë Grace Moretz and Michael Peña. In the film, Jerry ends up taking residence in a hotel (obviously pre-covid) and Moretz’s character recruits Tom to get rid of the hotel’s mouse problem. This movie features all of the laughs and hijinx that you’d expect from a Tom and Jerry classic with a nice dose of heart.
Raya and the Last Dragon - Disney+
March 5, 2021
The hits keep coming for Disney. Capitalizing on the Asian driven success of Mulan, Disney brings us Raya and the Last Dragon. In this animated fantasy where humans and dragons live in harmony, a lone warrior Raya is charged with stopping invading monsters known as Druun, and saving the last dragon from extinction.
The Many Saints of Newark - HBO Max
March 12, 2021
Fuggedaboutit!!! If you’ve been missing some Sopranos for the last 15 years, fear not, your wait is over. While James Gandolfini (rest in peace) will not be reprising his iconic role of Tony Soprano, The Many Saints of Newark is a prequel that focuses on Dickie Moltisant (Nivola), the father of Michael Imperioli's character Christopher. Before you know it, bada-bing, the movie will be here.
Mortal Kombat - HBO Max
April 16, 2021
Anyone who grew up in the 1990’s can easily remember the impact of Mortal Kombat. Whether it was the growth of ‘90s arcade culture, single-handedly creating the need for a video game rating system, or for its epic theme song at the beginning of its live action movie in 1995, Mortal Kombat was a part of the American consciousness for an entire decade. The fate of the world is at hand, and citizens must now duel to the death in a martial arts tournament known as Mortal Kombat. We can’t wait.
Other movies are also on the horizon for 2021 for streaming such as Godzilla Vs. Kong, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, In the Heights, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Pinocchio, Peter Pan & Wendy, The Suicide Squad, The Matrix 4, King Richard, Disenchanted, Sister Act 3, and Dune.
