Artemis Fowl had its release pushed back to 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But instead of releasing the film later than the intended May 29 launch, Disney is opting to debut the movie on Disney+ this summer. The company didn't say why Artemis Fowl isn't getting a theatrical release, but it is a good way for Disney to incentivize people to sign up for its streaming service. Artemis Fowl is based on the first book of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series, which follows a 12-year-old criminal mastermind.
Source: Engadget