Paramount Plus to stream big-screen movies 45 days after they hit theaters

PAW Patrol: The Movie should land on Paramount Plus on Oct. 4.

The move makes Paramount Plus the latest streaming service to upend conventions of movie releases during the coronavirus pandemic.

But Paramount Plus move was less aggressive than some competitors.

A year ago, moves like these would’ve been unthinkable.

For decades, theatrical-release norms kept movies exclusively in cinemas for 75 days or longer.

It will widen the service with a cheaper, limited $5-a-month tier in June.

CheckCNET’s full coverageof the Paramount Plus event.