Disney+ Releases 'Onward' weeks after in theaters

Less than a month after hitting theaters, Disney and Pixar's "Onward" will be streaming on Disney+.

Disney said in a release, "With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, Disney will offer the film ahead of schedule."

Starting on Friday, the film is available for digital download for $19.99, and if you have Disney+, you can start streaming it on April 3rd.

“Onward” was released on March 6th, and stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as brothers who go on an epic quest in hopes of having a brief reunion with their late father. 

Disney also pushed up the streaming release of “Frozen 2” by three months in response to the coronavirus pandemic while millions of children are home due to schools closing.

"While we're looking forward to audiences enjoying our films on the big screen again soon, given the current circumstances, we are pleased to release this fun, adventurous film to digital platforms early for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes," said "Onward" director Dan Scanlon and producer Kori Rae in a joint statement. 

Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California remain closed. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the first statewide mandatory restrictions on the United States, on Thursday, to help combat the outbreak, ordering nearly 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread.