Netflix scores rights to sci-fi film ‘The Discovery,’ plans theatrical release in the U.S.

Netflix gain global rights to an upcoming science fiction film entitled The Discovery, starring Jason Segel, Robert Redford, and Rooney Mara. But aside from releasing it on its platform, the streaming service has planned to screen it in theatres in the U.S. sometime next year. Netflix has previously announced that they wanted to premiere movies in theatres at the same time they do on their service, which goes against a long-held movie industry practice and has caused the ire from theatre owners. However, that doesn’t seem to have stopped them. Although, it isn’t known yet if the theatrical release and the Netflix release will happen at the same time or if SVOD gets it first or the theatres do, we should find out more in the coming months.

The Discovery is described on IMDB as “A love story after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified.” Deadline says the Charlie McDowell film will be set two years after this discovery and at this time a lot of people are committing suicide to get another chance at life.

Source: Deadline | Via: SlashGear