Salem's Lot, the film adaptation of Stephen King's 1975 novel about vampires, is set to debut on streaming platform Max in 2024. Originally planned for a theatrical release, the horror film will now be available for audiences to stream. The decision to opt for streaming over a traditional theatrical rollout was made by New Line, the studio behind the project, which is under the same parent company as Max, Warner Bros. Discovery.
The movie, which was initially slated for a September 2022 release, faced delays in postproduction due to COVID-19. As a result, the studio pushed the premiere to spring 2023 before ultimately removing it from the release calendar. Despite the recent trend of releasing films directly to streaming platforms, Warner Bros. Discovery has generally favored theatrical releases to enhance the profile of its movies and boost revenues.
