Disney has officially announced that its previously planned theatrical feature turned direct-to-Disney+ premiere “Artemis Fowl” will hit the service beginning June 12th.
The Kenneth Branagh-directed adaptation was originally slated for May 29th, after having been delayed from August 2019, but the other week came the news that the Mouse House had decided to not only forgo a theatrical run but also a premium VOD run and would instead bring the movie directly to Disney+.
The story follows twelve-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance. Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Colin Farrell, Tamara Smart, Nonzo Anozie, Josh Gad, and Judi Dench star.
Director Kenneth Branagh said in a statement: “Artemis Fowl is a true original. In challenging times, a twelve year old criminal mastermind is one heck of a travelling companion. Smart, funny, and cool as mustard, he’ll take you to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and mix magic with mayhem. His own family is everything to him, and (although he’d never admit it), he’d be as proud as I am that families around the world will now be able to enjoy his first amazing screen adventures together, on Disney+.”
Source: Disney Pictures
