Streaming exclusivity gets tricky when Netflix and Hulu’s most acclaimed originals are denied a physical release. Platform originals are meant to ensure that subscribers stick around to watch their favorite films and shows whenever they like, but we’ve seen this strategy backfire with Hulu’s The Princess, Netflix’s Oscar-winning The Power of the Dog, and a handful of Disney+ shows, all of which were removed from their platforms. Some films can score a home video release with third parties like Criterion, but not every streaming original is so lucky.
