This was unexpected.
Disney’s highly-anticipated live-action film, “Cruella,” looks to be a much grittier and darker version than expected. It’s meant to be a prequel to “101 Dalmations, set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, and tackling the early days of one of Disney’s most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, Cruella de Vil (a very playful Emma Stone). Although the just-released trailer indicates a May 2021 release date, there is no platform specified. It does not mention whether it will be released in theaters or on Disney Plus. Given the current state of the pandemic worldwide, I would guess it’s going straight to streaming. This prequel follows a young Cruella de Vil, an aspiring fashion designer who becomes obsessed with using dog skins in her clothing. “Cruella” is directed by Craig Gillespie, best known for his highly-stylized (and impressive) work on the Oscar-nominated, “I, Tonya.”
The film is set to be released on May 28, 2021 on Disney Plus. You can watch the trailer below.