Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg‘s recent theatrical outing West Side Story has been nominated for the Oscars. The American musical romantic drama is directed by Steven Spielberg. Tony Kushnar has penned the screenplay for the film and it has Ansel Elgort, Rachel Ziegler, Maddie Ziegler, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist, and others in important roles.
West Side Story has now locked its OTT premieres date. The film will be available for streaming on Disney Plus from the 2nd of March. The same was confirmed by Disney Plus through an official poster with the OTT release date imprinted on it.
Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets, the film’s plot reads.
West Side Story received 7 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards It is in contention for best picture, best actress in supporting role, best directing, best cinematography, best production designing, best costume designing, and best sound awards. The critically acclaimed film had a disappointing run at the global box office, largely due to the Covid sitation.