It was only recently that Warner Bros. announced that Gal Gadot starred in 1984 as Wonder Woman, both in theatres and on HBO Max in the United States. While many expected it as a litmus test, Warner Bros. has now announced the release of the entire 2021 slate in the same way. "We live in unprecedented times that demand creative solutions, including this new initiative Warner Bros. Pictures Group," was said by Warner Media chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff, Pictures Group. "No one wants more movies back on the big screen than we do. We know that new content is the lifeblood of the theatrical exhibition, but we have to balance this with the reality that throughout 2021, most theatres in the United States are likely to operate at reduced capacity."  

"We can support our partners in the exhibition with a steady pipeline of world-class films with this unique one-year plan, while also giving moviegoers who may not have access to theatres or are not quite ready to go back to the movies the chance to see our amazing 2021 films," continued Ann Sarnoff. "We see it as a win-win for film lovers and exhibitors, and we are extremely grateful to our filmmaking partners for working with us on this innovative response to these circumstances."A list of 17 films including The Matrix 4, Dune remake, In the Heights, The Many Saints of Newark, The Suicide Squad, The Little Things, Judas and the Black Messiah, remake of Tom and Jerry, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat, Those Who Wish Me Dead, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Reminiscence, Malignant and King Richard is in the 2021 slate.