Artemis Fowl will now debut on Disney+

Overnight Disney announced that Artemis Fowl, the long awaited cinematic adaptation of the popular book series, will now release on Disney+, due to almost all cinemas around the world being closed down, check out the trailer below.

The movie was meant to release this May, on the 28th, but the release date on Disney+ is not yet known, though one might hope it is the same day.

“With audiences largely unable to attend theatres in the current environment, we are thrilled to offer the premiere of Artemis Fowl on Disney+,” said Ricky Strauss, President, Content & Marketing, Disney+. “Director Kenneth Branagh and his spectacular cast take viewers right into the vibrant fantasy world of the beloved book, which fans have been waiting to see brought to life onscreen for years. It’s great family entertainment that is the perfect addition to Disney+’s summer lineup.”

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench.