In addition to Mortal Kombat, The Matrix 4, Dune, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, The Many Saints of Newark, and Cry Macho.
The film studio has said this simultaneous release strategy is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will not continue in 2022. In fact, WB just reached a deal with Regal to have its 2022 movies debut in cinemas for 45 days before coming to HBO Max.
Godzilla vs. Kong is already getting close to $300 million worldwide at the box office and is setting pandemic-era box office records.