Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ Christmas action movie underwent a few changes regarding the options for where to watch Red One. The combination of the two major movie stars was enough to get Amazon MGM to back the original action title that reunited 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 movie became a promising opportunity for them to unite and deliver either a major box office or streaming hit – or possibly both – although that was before Red One‘s reviews.
Amazon MGM originally had planned for Red One to release in Christmas 2023, but the film ultimately was kept away from audiences until November 2024. The twist came with the studio deciding that the way audiences first get to see the movie will also be different once it arrives. This is because the film was originally meant for a debut on Prime Video. However, Amazon MGM elected to give the film a theatrical release at the end of the day with the hopes of it launching a major theatrical franchise headlined by Red One‘s cast members.
Red One Releases In Theaters On November 15, 2024
It’s An Exclusive Release In Theaters
Amazon MGM gave Red One an exclusive theatrical release starting on November 15, 2024. This gives audiences a chance to see The Rock and Chris Evans’ movie on the big screen, and the studio ensured that the biggest screens would be an option too. Red One has premium format viewing options like IMAX and 4DX, but there is no 3D version of the film. Still, the hope would be that the chance to see the original 2024 Christmas movie on the big screen can entice audiences to attend one of Red One‘s showtimes.
Find Showtimes For Red One
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, November 15, onward can be found via the links below:
When Will Red One Release On Streaming?
Red One Will Stream On Prime Video
Amazon MGM has not confirmed when Red One will be released on streaming, but the studio’s involvement and the original plans mean that it will stream on Prime Video at the appropriate time. It is possible to predict the range for the film’s streaming debut thanks to Amazon MGM’s history. The studio typically waits around five months after a film’s theatrical release to put it on streaming. This would mean that Red One could release on Prime Video in May 2025 if the same timeframe is used. That’s a bigger if than usual, considering its uncertain box office potential.
When Will Red One Release On Digital?
It Could Be At Home For Christmas
The oddity with Red One‘s release is that Amazon MGM did not position the theatrical or streaming release directly around Christmas. However, the film will likely have a new release on PVOD shortly before the happy holidays arrive. Without a confirmed digital release date, Amazon MGM’s history of waiting around one month to put a film on VOD could be used here. That would mean Red One‘s digital release can come in mid-December, just before Christmas if the pattern holds. That’s still enough time for Red One to have an exclusive theatrical release.