Pixar’s animated film Soul to dodge cinemas and head straight to Disney+

Animated film Soul, which stars Jamie Foxx, will head straight to Disney+, the company said (Ian West/PA)

Pixar’s animated film Soul will dodge a theatrical release and head straight to the Disney+ streaming service, the entertainment giant has said, in the latest blow to the beleaguered cinema industry.

The movie will arrive exclusively on Disney+ on Christmas Day, the company said, though it will be released theatrically in international markets where the service is yet to launch.