A24’s most divisive movie has come to digital platforms less than a month after its theatrical release. Known for stunning visuals and unconventional approaches, the studio has released several movies that sparked strong debate. Despite being widely praised for its originality and emotional depth,Everything Everywhere All at Oncereceived some backlashafter its Oscar win.
Long before this, in 2018,Florence Pugh’sMidsommarsaw both critical acclaim and backlash, particularly due to its controversial ending. Some interpreted the movie’s ending as being about liberation, while others saw it as a descent into cult manipulation. Recently,a new A24 dark comedy from theMidsommardirector again sparked controversy.
Eddington Is Now Available On Video-On-Demand
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Pedro Pascal stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix in A24’s neo-Western satirical black comedy,Eddington, which revolves around a standoff between a small-town sheriff and the mayor during the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed by Ari Aster, the movie’s star-studded cast also includes Austin Butler, Emma Stone, and Luke Grimes.
However, despite being fueled by star power,Eddingtonquickly gained a reputation for being the most divisive movie of the year by tackling sensitive, real-world issues through a darkly comedic lens. Some appreciate its social commentary and ambition, while others find its satirical approach lacking depth and focus.Aster’s controversial black comedynow has a 68% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and 64% from the audience.
Eddington, released on July 18, is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime, Fandango At Home, and Apple TV. All three platforms charge $19.99 for rental and $24.99 for purchase. So far,Eddingtonisn’t on any subscription-based streaming platforms, but it will eventually arrive on HBO Max.
What This Means For Eddington
Aster’s movie was released amid the blockbuster season. However, despite the timing,Eddingtononly grossed slightly over $10 million worldwide. Additionally, several recent A24 movies have gotten a digital release around a month from their theatrical release dates. Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal’sThe Materialistscame to VODon July 22 after being released in theaters on June 13.
Similarly,Sorry, Baby, which came out on June 27, was made available on VOD on Aug. 5.Eddington’s digital release is even closer to its theatrical release date. While this is yet to become a trend, it certainly opens the door for future A24 movies to arrive on digital platforms even sooner than the average 74-day window.
