Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Bypasses Limited Run, Apple To Stream Film Globally

Highly-awaited Martin Scorsese film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is slated for a global release on October 20, 2023, foregoing its limited theatrical run.

What Happened: As reported by AppleInsider on Tuesday, the film will stream on Apple TV+, shifting from its original plan of limited release in the United States. The change in the release strategy comes as a decision made in collaboration with Apple Inc. AAPL and Paramount.

The movie, penned by Eric Roth and Scorsese, boasts a star ensemble featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, and Cara Jade Myers. Based on a book by David Grann, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ unfolds an FBI investigation into the murders of the Osage people in Oklahoma during the 1920s.

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Following its global release, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+, a service that costs $6.99 per month or is available via any tier of Apple One.

Why It Matters: This announcement is the latest move in a series of strategic decisions by Apple. Back in May 2020, Apple secured the rights to finance Scorsese’s film, marking its venture into movies.

The film, originally planned for production with Paramount, saw a change in course when the budget began to swell, as reported in May 2021.

Earlier in March 2023, Apple planned a limited theatrical release for the film before its debut on the TV+ platform. However, the recent decision reflects a strategic shift in Apple’s approach to expanding its reach.

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