The White House has praised Sony for reversing its decision to pull controversial film The Interview, which features a fictional assassination of North Korea's leader.
Sony will allow a "limited theatrical release" of the film despite a cyber attack, which the US blames on North Korea, and threats of violence against cinemas screening the film.
The Interview, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, will play in more than 200 US theatres from Christmas Day.
"We are a country that believes in free speech and the right of artistic expression," White House spokesman Eric Schultz said.
"The decision made by Sony and participating theatres allows people to make their own choices about the film and we welcome that outcome."
Announcing the U-turn, the firm's chief executive Michael Lynton said: "We have never given up on releasing The Interview and we're excited our movie will be in a number of theatres on Christmas Day.
"At the same time, we are continuing our efforts to secure more platforms and more theatres so that this movie reaches the largest possible audience."
The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 23, 2014
There are also reports the movie will be available via video on demand.
US President Barack Obama had strongly criticised Sony's decision to cancel the planned 25 December release, saying he believed the studio had "made a mistake".
Celebrities and film-makers also slammed the decision, saying Hollywood had "caved in" to threats.
Sony claimed it had had "no choice" because cinema chains across the US had backed away from showing the film after hackers vowed to target theatres that showed the comedy.
The hacker group, who call themselves Guardians of Peace, said audiences would face a "bitter fate" and people living near cinemas showing the film should leave their homes.
"We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places The Interview be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to," they said.
"Soon all the world will see what an awful movie Sony Pictures Entertainment has made. The world will be full of fear."
The hackers also obtained and released sensitive internal emails involving senior executives at Sony Pictures.
North Korea has denied being behind the attack, however, Mr Obama said America would "respond" to the hacking.
North Korea's limited internet service collapsed for more than nine hours just days after the warning.
