Back when DVD was becoming a thing, I remember specifically ordering American DVDs because they'd be out by the time stuff was in the cinema. Whether that was a huge delay in theatrical release over here, I can't remember.
Personally, I've got no issue with this. Just as long as it still gives the home entertainment people time to put together a good release. I really can't stand the idea of a barebones release like a month after the film is out and then waiting another year or whatever for the Special Edition to try and squeeze extra cash out of us.