This acquisition could boost Apple TV+ to the next level

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

Aside from a visit from Santa, Christmas 2020 was significantly different than in years past. This was glaringly apparent at your local cinema. Traditionally, the week between Christmas and New Year is considered one of the most important for the movie industry, but lockdowns and fear of contagion have slowed box office receipts to a crawl.

However, two of the most anticipated movies this year found their way to audiences via streaming delivery. Walt Disney Co‘s Soul debuted exclusively on Disney+, and AT&T Inc‘s Warner Bros. studio released Wonder Woman 1984 at the box office and on its HBO MAX streaming service.

It’s…