"Shazam! 2" will be released on digital platforms, including VOD and streaming, on June 6, 2023
The movie will still be in theaters when it's released on digital platforms, which is an unusual move
The decision to release the movie digitally while it's still in theaters is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused many theaters to close
"Shazam! 2" is a superhero movie based on the DC Comics character of the same name
The movie is directed by David F. Sandberg and stars Zachary Levi as Shazam
The plot of "Shazam! 2" has not been officially announced, but it's expected to continue the story of the first movie, which saw Shazam and his foster siblings battling the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana
The first "Shazam!" movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $365 million worldwide
Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio behind the movie, is likely hoping to replicate that success with the sequel
The decision to release the movie digitally could also help the studio reach a wider audience, as many people prefer to watch movies at home
However, it remains to be seen how this unconventional release strategy will affect the box office performance of "Shazam! 2.