Disney Plus subscribers have just received some excellent news, and specifically those that are big fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That's because it has just been confirmed that the upcoming blockbuster Black Widow is to premier on Disney Plus on 9 July 2021 as well as in theatres.
The news, which was broken on the official Marvel Studios Twitter account, was accompanied by a picture of actor Scarlett Johansson, who plays the titular Black Widow, dressed all in white holding a brace of batons.
Black Widow in theaters July 9 and on @DisneyPlus with Premier Access. Additional fees required. pic.twitter.com/MSLHxk6EezMarch 23, 2021
Black Widow is yet another exclusive that the Disney Plus streaming service is set to deliver this year, following on from movies such as Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon, as well as joining others coming down the pipe such as Cruella.
Like with those movies, though, Black Widow will debut on Disney Plus on Premier Access, meaning that subscribers will have to pay an additional fee to watch the film. Right now it is unknown how much Black Widow will cost to buy access to, but so far each Premier Access title has retailed for USD $29.99 / GBP £19.99 / AUD $34.99 / EUR €21.99.
The news of yet another title premiering exclusively on Disney Plus is yet another blow to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and considering that Disney owns Marvel we can't see the trend stopping anytime soon.
The fact that the movie is streamable on Disney Plus will also be great news for those who still cannot get out to the cinemas due to lockdown, as too the fact that the movie now has a fixed release date after getting delayed.
It's not all Premier Access releases though at Disney Plus in 2021 with, as T3 has reported on previously, the streaming service getting over 100 new shows this year thanks to the "enormous success" it has attained since the streaming service launched.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
One of those new Disney Plus shows is slated to be the teased Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show, which looks destined to be a must-watch for Star Wars fans.
Want to get a piece of the Black Widow on Disney Plus action to whet the appetite? Then be sure to watch the Black Widow Final Trailer video below:
- Read our Disney Plus review to discover how it delivers "out of this world content"
Rob has been writing about computing, gaming, mobile, home entertainment technology, toys (specifically Lego and board games), smart home and more for over 15 years. As the editor of PC Gamer, and former Deputy Editor for T3.com, you can find Rob's work in magazines, bookazines and online, as well as on podcasts and videos, too. Outside of his work Rob is passionate about motorbikes, skiing/snowboarding and team sports, with football and cricket his two favourites.
-
Keira Knightley as you've never seen her before in new Netflix thriller series
Black Doves looks like rip-roaring stuff
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
HBO's new crime drama could be your new favourite show
Get Millie Black might be quite dark
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
My favourite Apple TV+ show just got a huge sneak peek before S2
Silo's S2 opening moments look fantastic
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
HBO's massive new show has hidden features that are a must-watch
Fan of The Penguin? Find out way more here
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Top new sci-fi hits streaming with echoes of Sunshine
Slingshot might be under your radar
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
You won't believe the Rotten Tomatoes score of Prime Video gaming show
Like A Dragon: Yakuza has struggled
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
HBO's new sci-fi comedy is one superhero fans shouldn't miss – irrespective of reviews
The Franchise is shaping up hilariously
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
'Magic Mike at Christmas'? Yes please! New Netflix movie looks amazing
The Merry Gentlemen will scratch a particular itch
By Max Freeman-Mills Published