Wolfs, starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will only have one week in US theaters… and a sequel!

Apple is revising its US release strategy for John Watts' thriller, which will soon be available for streaming.

George Clooney And Brad Pittthe two stars of the trilogy Ocean'swill soon be on the bill for Wolfsa thriller by Jon Watts (the new Spiderman). The story of a “to stare” professional hired to cover up high-profile crime crosses paths with second “to stare”. Both “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they see their night spiral out of control in unexpected ways.

Announced with great fanfare by Apple last year, the studio has planned a worldwide theatrical release in partnership with Sony Pictures. In France, for example, the film will be visible from September 18 in theaters. But in the United States, the studio has just revised its release strategy, so that Wolfs either more quickly visible in streaming on Apple TV+.

Deadline details that this big-budget film will be unveiled in preview at the Venice Film Festivalbefore being released in American theaters for one week only, from September 20 to 27, 2024. On that date, Wolfs will be posted on the studio platform.

A strategy that can hardly be extended to all countries (in France, for example, our media chronology prevents this kind of event cinema release very close to a streaming broadcast in the long term), but it is in line with the decisions taken by Apple this summer: after having invested huge sums In Killers of the Flower Moonby Martin Scorsese, Napoleonby Ridley Scott or Argyllby Matthew Vaughn, the studio is reviewing the way it releases its blockbusters in theaters, to favor its platform.

By making this announcement about Wolfsthe firm confirms in passing that it intends to produce its sequel, still directed by Jon Watts and carried by the two American stars. “We're starting to work on this sequel with Jon,” says Matt Dentler, head of original films at Apple, who is sure that the reunion between Clooney and Pitt will allow the first part to find its audience.

“Wolfsit’s the kind of big event film that makes Apple TV+ an exceptional home for delivering the best in entertainment. With George and Brad reunited, their incredible chemistry and remarkable dedication, under the fabulous direction of John Watts, Wolfs will blend the best elements of comedy, action and drama into one highly entertaining film. Audiences will immediately want to know what's in store next.”

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