Universal To Release Big Movies on Peacock Four Months After Their Theatrical Debut

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group recently announced that it signed a new streaming deal with Peacock. According to the deal, Universal films will be available to stream on Peacock within four months of their theatrical debuts starting in 2022.

This includes big name titles like Jurassic World: Dominion, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. This continues a growing trend of movies moving quickly from the theater to the web. It also shouldn’t surprise anyone as both Universal and Peacock are under the umbrella of NBCUniversal. The new deal also gives Peacock exclusive streaming rights during the first and last four-month segments of a new program that divides the more traditional 18-month Pay-One window into segments. Talking about the deal, Matt Strauss said:

Since launching Peacock just one year ago, we have seen incredible viewership of movies and continue to expand our catalog with a range of films for every fan and occasion. Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has been a fantastic partner and we are excited to not only bring their amazing slate of blockbuster films and beloved franchises to Peacock in the first-pay window, but also provide a steady stream of fresh, original films exclusively for Peacock customers throughout the year.

Peter Levinsohn added:

This new dynamic Pay-One agreement demonstrates UFEG’s continued commitment to building a film ecosystem that allows filmmakers and artists to reach the broadest possible audience, celebrates and strengthens the theatrical experience, and, above all, empowers fans to experience the films they love on their own terms. We’re excited to become Peacock’s first Pay-One partner while the platform continues to curate and build a vast film library that will delight its rapidly growing subscriber base.

Peacock is about to get a huge boost in content thanks to this deal. Will it be enough to draw in more subscribers?