"The Verge" felt that "Trolls World Tour" "could be a case study for Hollywood's digital future" even after the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging that although the vast majority of high-profile blockbuster films were more likely to receive a windowed release as to not erode relationships with the cinema industry (a preference endorsed by the National Association of Theatre Owners, which has led to such films having their releases deferred to later dates due to the pandemic, such as "F9" and "No Time to Die", rather than a simultaneous or straight-to-digital release), studios may be more likely to explore simultaneous releases on a case-by-case basis, especially on mid-budget films with lower revenue expectations (which could benefit from a wider multi-platform release).