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The theatrical release window is what separates a studio opening weekend from home digital access, and Sony Pictures is sequencing the Resident Evil reboot through its PVOD model.
Zach Cregger's reimagining of the franchise opened in theaters this weekend. PVOD sits between the theatrical run and subscription streaming in the standard distribution stack.
It functions as a premium tier: viewers pay a rental or purchase price for early home access before the film moves to broader streaming availability.
The theatrical exclusivity period runs first; the PVOD window opens home access ahead of subscription platforms.
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