Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans' Christmas action film has undergone some changes regarding where to watch options Red. The combination of the two big movie stars was enough for Amazon MGM to back the original action title that brought together The Rock with his Jumanji franchise director Jake Kasdan. With Dwayne Johnson's box office track record and Chris Evans' notoriety after playing Captain America, the film became a promising opportunity for them to team up and deliver a major box office or streaming hit - or possibly both - although this was before Redcomments.
Amazon MGM originally planned Red scheduled for release around Christmas 2023, but the film ended up being kept away from the public until November 2024. The twist came with the studio deciding that the way audiences first see the film will also be different when it arrives. This is because the film was originally planned to premiere on Prime Video. However, Amazon MGM opted to give the film a theatrical release later in the day, hoping to launch a major theatrical franchise headlined by Redcast members.
Red One will be released in theaters on November 15, 2024
It is an exclusive theatrical release
Amazon MGM gave Red an exclusive theatrical release starting November 15, 2024. This gives audiences the chance to see The Rock and Chris Evans' film on the big screen, and the studio assured that bigger screens would also be an option. Red There are viewing options in premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX, but there is no 3D version of the film. Still, the hope is that the chance to see the original 2024 Christmas movie on the big screen might entice audiences to watch one of the Redshow times.
Find Red One showtimes
Theatrical showtimes from Friday 15th November can be found at the links below:
When will Red One be released on streaming?
Red One will be broadcast on Prime Video
Amazon MGM has not confirmed when Red will be released on streaming, but studio involvement and original plans mean it will stream on Prime Video at the appropriate time. It is possible to predict the reach of the film's streaming debut thanks to Amazon MGM's track record. The studio typically waits about five months after a film's theatrical release to put it on streaming. This would mean that Red could be released on Prime Video in May 2025 if the same period is used. That's higher than usual considering its uncertain box office potential.
When will Red One be released on digital?
Could be home for Christmas
The strangeness with RedAmazon MGM's statement did not position the theatrical or streaming release directly around Christmas time. However, the film will likely get a new PVOD release just before the holidays arrive. Without a confirmed digital release date, Amazon MGM's track record of waiting about a month to put a film on VOD could be used here. That would mean Redthe digital release could happen in mid-December, just before Christmas if the pattern continues. There is still enough time to Red to have an exclusive theatrical release.