A source close to the producers of stalwart A clarification has been issued amid reports that the Netflix version of the film was edited or changed after its theatrical release. Addressing speculation about the reported nine-minute difference, the clarification states that the streaming version remains unchanged in terms of content.
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The source said, “It is identical to the theatrical/CBFC-approved version. Like all theatrical films, the three-minute runtime difference is due to elements like interval plates or in-theater advertising requirements that do not run on digital platforms. This is normal and standard practice when films move from theaters to streaming.”
This statement comes after online conversations in which questions were raised about whether stalwart It was trimmed or censored for its OTT release. According to the clarification, the alleged runtime variation is not the result of creative editing or content removal, but rather a technical adjustment that typically occurs when films move from theatrical release to digital platforms.
In theatres, films often include interval cards, censor slates, or theatre-specific placeholders that are unnecessary on OTT platforms. These elements are removed during digital master preparation, resulting in minor variations in runtime without affecting the film’s story or approved cut.
The source further emphasized that such adjustments are routine in theatrical-to-digital releases and should not be misinterpreted as post-release edits. The clarification is intended to address concerns about the integrity of the streaming version of the film.
stalwart It recently premiered on Netflix following its theatrical run, garnering attention not only for its content but also for the discussions surrounding its runtime. With this clarification, the source reiterated that viewers on the streaming platform are watching the same CBFC-approved version that was screened in theatres.
