Bob Iger and Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter this morning to announce that the highly anticipated full-length recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton will stream on Disney Plus a year ahead of schedule, with a launch date set for July 3rd, 2020. The theater production's original release date was in 2021 and was to be released in cinemas first.
It’s only a matter of time...
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 12, 2020
Our Hamilton film.
THIS July 3rd.
On Disney+.#Hamilfilm pic.twitter.com/cXTM949hRr
The live onstage performance was filmed at the legendary Richard Rodgers Theater. "In this very difficult time, this story of leadership, tenacity, hope, love & the power of people to unite against adversity is both relevant and inspiring," Iger said in a Tweet.
We’re thrilled to bring the extraordinary @HamiltonMusical to #DisneyPlus on July 3. In this very difficult time, this story of leadership, tenacity, hope, love & the power of people to unite against adversity is both relevant and inspiring. Thank you @Lin_Manuel!
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) May 12, 2020
With Disney announcing that many upcoming theatrical release dates would be delayed such as Jungle Cruise, Soul, and more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's nice to see a release date for a highly anticipated production get pulled forward to fill the void of these delayed films.
We can't WAIT to be in the room where it happens this July 3rd on Disney+!