Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland will go direct to the recently-launched Disney+ offshoot Star when the film launches on April 30 in the UK.
The movie will be available to UK and Ireland cinema-owners once venues re-open. At present that will be from May 17 but that date could move back if the country’s Covid situation doesn’t improve as hoped.
Oscar contender Nomadland has been a critical darling since it premiered at Venice last year, where it won the Golden Lion. The film also scooped the People’s Choice Award in Toronto and recently won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director at the Golden Globes. Searchlight Pictures took world rights.
Disney launched Star to add an additional adult-focused channel outside of the U.S. to its Disney+ service; it is included in the existing subscription package.
Here’s Disney+ UK’s tweet revealing the news:
Watch on Deadline
The Golden Globe winning #Nomadland is coming to #DisneyPlusStar on April 30 and in cinemas when available. Don’t miss out on the brand new @SearchlightUK movie directed by Chloé Zhao starring Frances McDormand. pic.twitter.com/mGol9TJPrL
— Disney+ UK (@DisneyPlusUK) March 4, 2021
