 The film still remains set for a theatrical release, with the new date still to be decided. A New Line Cinema spokesperson said they've decided not to release the film on August 16th in order to let audiences discover the first installment by either renting it or watching it on the Mac streaming service. Chapter 1 opened to $11 million in its first weekend in theaters and never gained traction at the box office. Consumer and Business News, Erin Royale, NBC Newsradio. 354 on the Health Watch, here's Elizabeth Tracy.