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New research into shortened release windows in Korea shows how early digital releases affect piracy and box office revenue. While pirated copies become available quicker, the overall piracy figures don't change. Early digital releases typically come out a month after the theatrical release. Box office revenue is unaffected by early releases, according to the research. Warner Bros. now releases movies on HBO Max and in theaters simultaneously. The results are published in a non-peer-reviewed [paper titled] The Impact of Early Digital Movie Releases on Box Office Revenue: Evidence from the Korean Market.