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Movies delayed (again) by COVID-19, including 'Top Gun 2' and new 'Mission: Impossible'
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March 24, 2020Updated Aug. 19, 2021, 7:05 p.m. ET
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of American life, including the movie industry. Click through for a list of movies postponed by the outbreak, including the "Avatar" follow-ups starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Kate Winslet. Director James Cameron's four movies, which were being produced in New Zealand, have been put on hold to 2022, 2024, 2026 and 2028.
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"Antlers"
Directed by: Scott Cooper
Starring: Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas
The indie horror flick starring Keri Russell – about a teacher and her brother, who together with a student encounter a terrifying creature in an isolated Oregon town – delayed its April 17, 2020, release date to Oct. 29, 2021.
Courtesy Of Searchlight PicturesDirected by: Scott Cooper
Starring: Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas
The indie horror flick starring Keri Russell – about a teacher and her brother, who together with a student encounter a terrifying creature in an isolated Oregon town – delayed its April 17, 2020, release date to Oct. 29, 2021.
"The Batman"
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell
Good news: Warner Bros. shut down production of "The Batman" on March 14 but has resumed production. Bad news: The film starring Pattinson as the Caped Crusader has been delayed again, from Oct. 1, 2021, to March 4, 2022.
Warner Bros.Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell
Good news: Warner Bros. shut down production of "The Batman" on March 14 but has resumed production. Bad news: The film starring Pattinson as the Caped Crusader has been delayed again, from Oct. 1, 2021, to March 4, 2022.
"Birds of Paradise"
Directed by: Sarah Adina Smith
Starring: Diana Silvers, Kristine Froseth, Jacqueline Bisset
"Birds of Paradise" is a drama about friendship in a ballet academy whose production in Budapest was suspended. The film is due out this fall exclusively on Amazon Prime.
Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty ImagesDirected by: Sarah Adina Smith
Starring: Diana Silvers, Kristine Froseth, Jacqueline Bisset
"Birds of Paradise" is a drama about friendship in a ballet academy whose production in Budapest was suspended. The film is due out this fall exclusively on Amazon Prime.
"Black Adam"
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge
The movie introducing "The Rock" into the DC movie universe as the title antihero was delayed from its Dec. 22, 2021, release date to July 29, 2022.
WARNER BROS. PICTURESDirected by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge
The movie introducing "The Rock" into the DC movie universe as the title antihero was delayed from its Dec. 22, 2021, release date to July 29, 2022.
"Blue Story"
Directed by: Rapman
Starring: Stephen Odubola, Micheal Ward, Khali Best
"Blue Story" is a feature adaptation of a series on YouTube about two friends living in the U.K. who become adversaries in a street war. The movie was set to debut March 20 and was postponed.
Paramount PicturesDirected by: Rapman
Starring: Stephen Odubola, Micheal Ward, Khali Best
"Blue Story" is a feature adaptation of a series on YouTube about two friends living in the U.K. who become adversaries in a street war. The movie was set to debut March 20 and was postponed.
"Candyman"
Directed by: Nia DaCosta
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo
The Jordan Peele-produced revamp of the 1992 horror classic, about a hook-handed phantom who haunts a Chicago neighborhood, was postponed to Aug. 27, 2021.
UNIVERSAL PICTURESDirected by: Nia DaCosta
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo
The Jordan Peele-produced revamp of the 1992 horror classic, about a hook-handed phantom who haunts a Chicago neighborhood, was postponed to Aug. 27, 2021.
"The Card Counter"
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan
The indie film "The Card Counter," helmed by Paul Schrader ("American Gigolo"), was shut down five days from completion because an actor tested positive for COVID-19. The drama is due out Sept. 10 in theaters.
Dia Dipasupil / Getty ImagesDirected by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan
The indie film "The Card Counter," helmed by Paul Schrader ("American Gigolo"), was shut down five days from completion because an actor tested positive for COVID-19. The drama is due out Sept. 10 in theaters.
"Cinderella"
Directed by: Kay Cannon
Starring: Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Nicholas Galitzine
Production for the updated version of the classic children's story starring pop singer Camila Cabello was suspended, first delaying the release from Feb. 5, 2021, to July 16 and now will be released on Amazon Prime Sept. 3.
Theo Wargo / Getty ImagesDirected by: Kay Cannon
Starring: Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Nicholas Galitzine
Production for the updated version of the classic children's story starring pop singer Camila Cabello was suspended, first delaying the release from Feb. 5, 2021, to July 16 and now will be released on Amazon Prime Sept. 3.
"Clifford the Big Red Dog"
Directed by: Walt Becker
Starring: Jack Whitegall, Darby Camp, Tony Hale
The family adventure comedy, based on the children's book series, was initially set to premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and hit theaters Sept. 17, until Paramount pulled it off the calendar due to ongoing COVID concerns.
Paramount PicturesDirected by: Walt Becker
Starring: Jack Whitegall, Darby Camp, Tony Hale
The family adventure comedy, based on the children's book series, was initially set to premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and hit theaters Sept. 17, until Paramount pulled it off the calendar due to ongoing COVID concerns.
"Death on the Nile"
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer
After seeing its release date pushed back indefinitely, this Agatha Christie adaptation, with Branagh reprising his "Murder on the Orient Express" role as detective Hercule Poirot, is now set for Feb. 11, 2022.
Courtesy Of Twentieth Century FoxDirected by: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer
After seeing its release date pushed back indefinitely, this Agatha Christie adaptation, with Branagh reprising his "Murder on the Orient Express" role as detective Hercule Poirot, is now set for Feb. 11, 2022.
"Deep Water"
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Rachel Blanchard
This thriller about a husband who becomes a suspect in the disappearance of his wife's lovers has been moved to a Jan. 14, 2022 release date.
Emma McIntyre, Getty Images For SiriusXMDirected by: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Rachel Blanchard
This thriller about a husband who becomes a suspect in the disappearance of his wife's lovers has been moved to a Jan. 14, 2022 release date.
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong
Marvel’s sequel to the 2016 Benedict Cumberbatch film "Doctor Strange" has been pushed back from November 2021 to March 25, 2022.
Jay MaidmentDirected by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong
Marvel’s sequel to the 2016 Benedict Cumberbatch film "Doctor Strange" has been pushed back from November 2021 to March 25, 2022.
"Dune"
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya
The sci-fi epic based on the Frank Herbert novel, with Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, was first delayed from Dec. 18, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021. It will now be released in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 22.
CHIA BELLA JAMESDirected by: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya
The sci-fi epic based on the Frank Herbert novel, with Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, was first delayed from Dec. 18, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021. It will now be released in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 22.
Untitled Elvis Presley project
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Rufus Sewell
Production of the Elvis Presley biopic in Australia was on hold after Tom Hanks – cast as Presley's manager, Col. Tom Parker – and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19. The release date was delayed a month to November 2021 but has been moved again to June 3, 2022.
Christopher Polk / Getty ImagesDirected by: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Rufus Sewell
Production of the Elvis Presley biopic in Australia was on hold after Tom Hanks – cast as Presley's manager, Col. Tom Parker – and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19. The release date was delayed a month to November 2021 but has been moved again to June 3, 2022.
"The Eternals"
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry
Nanjiani (from left), Henry, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, Lia McHugh, Jolie, Don Lee and Lauren Ridloff comprise the large cast of the Marvel Studios film, which is now coming out Nov. 5, 2021.
ALBERTO E. RODRIGIEZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR DISNEYDirected by: Chloé Zhao
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry
Nanjiani (from left), Henry, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, Lia McHugh, Jolie, Don Lee and Lauren Ridloff comprise the large cast of the Marvel Studios film, which is now coming out Nov. 5, 2021.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3"
Directed by: David Yates
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Mads Mikkelsen
The latest film in J.K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" series, with Mads Mikkelsen replacing Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, was pushed back from Nov. 12, 2021, to July 15, 2022.
Jaap BuitendijkDirected by: David Yates
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Mads Mikkelsen
The latest film in J.K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" series, with Mads Mikkelsen replacing Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, was pushed back from Nov. 12, 2021, to July 15, 2022.
"Flint Strong"
Directed by: Rachel Morrison
Starring: Ice Cube, Ryan Destiny, Olunike Adeliyi
"Flint Strong" is a biopic of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan, who became an Olympic champion. Production on the film was postponed beginning in March 20 but resumed in June 2021.
Al Bello / Getty ImagesDirected by: Rachel Morrison
Starring: Ice Cube, Ryan Destiny, Olunike Adeliyi
"Flint Strong" is a biopic of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan, who became an Olympic champion. Production on the film was postponed beginning in March 20 but resumed in June 2021.
"The French Dispatch"
Directed by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Bill Murray, Benicio del Toro, Tilda Swinton
Anderson's latest quirky affair, a packed ensemble dramedy set at an American newspaper in France, moved from July 24, 2020, to Oct. 16, 2020, before being delayed again to Oct. 22, 2021.
SEARCHLIGHT PICTURESDirected by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Bill Murray, Benicio del Toro, Tilda Swinton
Anderson's latest quirky affair, a packed ensemble dramedy set at an American newspaper in France, moved from July 24, 2020, to Oct. 16, 2020, before being delayed again to Oct. 22, 2021.
"The Flash"
Directed by: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton
The solo movie featuring "Justice League" star Miller as DC's resident Scarlet Speedster and Keaton returning as Batman has zoomed from June 3, 2022, to Nov. 4, 2022.
Clay EnosDirected by: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton
The solo movie featuring "Justice League" star Miller as DC's resident Scarlet Speedster and Keaton returning as Batman has zoomed from June 3, 2022, to Nov. 4, 2022.
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife"
Directed by: Jason Reitman
Starring: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd
A Midwestern family learns its connection to the original Ghostbusters crew and the Ecto-1 rides again. The next film in the franchise has moved from a July 10, 2020, release date to Nov. 11, 2021.
KIMBERLEY FRENCHDirected by: Jason Reitman
Starring: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd
A Midwestern family learns its connection to the original Ghostbusters crew and the Ecto-1 rides again. The next film in the franchise has moved from a July 10, 2020, release date to Nov. 11, 2021.
"Halloween Kills"
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, James Jude Courtney
Horror fiends will have to wait for Michael Myers' next murder spree: The latest "Halloween" movie has been delayed to Oct. 15, 2021. "I am as disappointed as you are," Curtis tweeted to fans, calling the sequel a "prescient and powerful" masterpiece. "I promise you it will be worth the wait."
RYAN GREEN/UNIVERSAL, RYAN GREEN/UNIVERSALDirected by: David Gordon Green
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, James Jude Courtney
Horror fiends will have to wait for Michael Myers' next murder spree: The latest "Halloween" movie has been delayed to Oct. 15, 2021. "I am as disappointed as you are," Curtis tweeted to fans, calling the sequel a "prescient and powerful" masterpiece. "I promise you it will be worth the wait."
"Home Sweet Home Alone"
Directed by: Dan Mazer
Starring: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates
After being put on hiatus, the new "Home Alone" reboot – starring Yates (“Jojo Rabbit”) as a resourceful young boy left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays – will debut Nov. 12, 2021, on Disney+.
Kevork Djansezian / Getty ImagesDirected by: Dan Mazer
Starring: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates
After being put on hiatus, the new "Home Alone" reboot – starring Yates (“Jojo Rabbit”) as a resourceful young boy left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays – will debut Nov. 12, 2021, on Disney+.
"John Wick 4"
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves
The next action movie to feature Reeves' semi-retired hard-luck hitman has been delayed one year to May 27, 2022.
LIONSGATEDirected by: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves
The next action movie to feature Reeves' semi-retired hard-luck hitman has been delayed one year to May 27, 2022.
"Jurassic World: Dominion"
Directed by: Colin Trevorrow
Starring: Dichen Lachman, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt
Production of the third installment of the "Jurassic World" franchise was halted in March 2020 but was restarted and completed late last fall. It's expected to be released June 10, 2022.
Universal PicturesDirected by: Colin Trevorrow
Starring: Dichen Lachman, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt
Production of the third installment of the "Jurassic World" franchise was halted in March 2020 but was restarted and completed late last fall. It's expected to be released June 10, 2022.
"The King's Man"
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Gemma Arterton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Goode, Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson
This "Kingsman" series prequel, set in the early years of the 20th century, shows how the Kingsman agency was formed to stand against a group plotting a war to kill millions. The film's release has been pushed multiple times and is now scheduled for Dec. 22, 2021.
20TH CENTURY FOXDirected by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Gemma Arterton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Goode, Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson
This "Kingsman" series prequel, set in the early years of the 20th century, shows how the Kingsman agency was formed to stand against a group plotting a war to kill millions. The film's release has been pushed multiple times and is now scheduled for Dec. 22, 2021.
"King Richard"
Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Starring: Will Smith, Dylan McDermott, Jon Bernthal, Liev Schrieber
This drama about the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams was moved back a year to Nov. 19 and will be in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously.
Ian Gavan, Getty Images For ParamountDirected by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Starring: Will Smith, Dylan McDermott, Jon Bernthal, Liev Schrieber
This drama about the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams was moved back a year to Nov. 19 and will be in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously.
"The Last Duel"
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
The 14th-century historical drama, which halted production in March but finished up in September, was due for release in January 2021 and is now set to arrive in theaters Oct. 15, 2021.
Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty ImagesDirected by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
The 14th-century historical drama, which halted production in March but finished up in September, was due for release in January 2021 and is now set to arrive in theaters Oct. 15, 2021.
"The Little Mermaid"
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Starring: Awkwafina, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Jacob Tremblay
Filming for "The Little Mermaid," a live-action version of the beloved Disney animated classic, featuring Halle Bailey in the titular role, was scheduled to begin in London in late March 2020, was postponed to January 2021, and finished in July.
Rodin Eckenroth / Getty ImagesDirected by: Rob Marshall
Starring: Awkwafina, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Jacob Tremblay
Filming for "The Little Mermaid," a live-action version of the beloved Disney animated classic, featuring Halle Bailey in the titular role, was scheduled to begin in London in late March 2020, was postponed to January 2021, and finished in July.
"The Man From Toronto"
Directed by: Patrick Hughes
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kevin Hart, Kaley Cuoco
Production on the action-comedy, about a mix-up between an assassin and a man from New York, was delayed by Sony because of the coronavirus pandemic. The movie is scheduled for release Jan. 14, 2022.
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesDirected by: Patrick Hughes
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kevin Hart, Kaley Cuoco
Production on the action-comedy, about a mix-up between an assassin and a man from New York, was delayed by Sony because of the coronavirus pandemic. The movie is scheduled for release Jan. 14, 2022.
Untitled 'Matrix' Film
Directed by: Lana Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jonathan Groff, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Priyanka Chopra Jones and Neil Patrick Harris
The fourth installment of the action series starring Reeves as Neo has moved up on the calendar from April 1, 2022, to Dec. 22, 2021.
FREDERIC J. BROWN, AFP/Getty ImagesDirected by: Lana Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jonathan Groff, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Priyanka Chopra Jones and Neil Patrick Harris
The fourth installment of the action series starring Reeves as Neo has moved up on the calendar from April 1, 2022, to Dec. 22, 2021.
"Mission: Impossible 7"
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Cruise, Vanessa Kirby
The seventh installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series halted filming multiple times due to COVID and production is still ongoing. It was expected to be released on Nov. 19 but now has been delayed to May 27, 2022.
Paramount PicturesDirected by: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Cruise, Vanessa Kirby
The seventh installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series halted filming multiple times due to COVID and production is still ongoing. It was expected to be released on Nov. 19 but now has been delayed to May 27, 2022.
"Morbius"
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
Starring: Jared Leto, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson
The Sony/Marvel collaboration, which stars Leto as a genius scientist with a rare blood disorder who turns himself into vampire, has shifted from Oct. 8 to Jan. 28, 2022.
SONY PICTURESDirected by: Daniel Espinosa
Starring: Jared Leto, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson
The Sony/Marvel collaboration, which stars Leto as a genius scientist with a rare blood disorder who turns himself into vampire, has shifted from Oct. 8 to Jan. 28, 2022.
"The Nightingale"
Directed by: Mélanie Laurent
Starring: Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning
Filming in Budapest for "The Nightingale," starring real-life siblings Elle and Dakota Fanning as sisters living in France whose lives are changed by World War II, was delayed until last fall and is scheduled for release Dec. 23, 2022.
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesDirected by: Mélanie Laurent
Starring: Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning
Filming in Budapest for "The Nightingale," starring real-life siblings Elle and Dakota Fanning as sisters living in France whose lives are changed by World War II, was delayed until last fall and is scheduled for release Dec. 23, 2022.
"Nightmare Alley"
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper
Production on the remake of the 1947 film, about a con man and psychiatrist who dupe people out of their money, was suspended in March 2020 and resumed in September. The film is cheduled for release Dec. 3, 2021.
Christopher Polk / Getty ImagesDirected by: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper
Production on the remake of the 1947 film, about a con man and psychiatrist who dupe people out of their money, was suspended in March 2020 and resumed in September. The film is cheduled for release Dec. 3, 2021.
"No Time to Die"
Directed by: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Léa Seydoux
Daniel Craig returns for his final appearance as James Bond. MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli postponed the release multiple times and it's currently set to release in theaters Oct. 8, 2021.
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerDirected by: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Léa Seydoux
Daniel Craig returns for his final appearance as James Bond. MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli postponed the release multiple times and it's currently set to release in theaters Oct. 8, 2021.
"Official Competition"
Directed by: Mariano Cohn, Gaston Duprat
Starring: Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Pilar Castro
Production was suspended in March 2020 on the Spanish comedy, which was expected out next year, about a rich businessman who hires a filmmaker to make a hit movie. It's set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Stuart C. Wilson / Getty ImagesDirected by: Mariano Cohn, Gaston Duprat
Starring: Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Pilar Castro
Production was suspended in March 2020 on the Spanish comedy, which was expected out next year, about a rich businessman who hires a filmmaker to make a hit movie. It's set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
"Peter Pan & Wendy"
Directed by: David Lowery
Starring: Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson
The live-action reboot of J.M. Barrie's story of the boy who wouldn't grow up had the start of its production delayed from April 2020 to March 2021. The fantasy is expected to hit Disney+ in 2022.
Wikimedia CommonsDirected by: David Lowery
Starring: Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson
The live-action reboot of J.M. Barrie's story of the boy who wouldn't grow up had the start of its production delayed from April 2020 to March 2021. The fantasy is expected to hit Disney+ in 2022.
"Samaritan"
Directed by: Julius Avery
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Natacha Karam, Martin Starr
MGM stopped filming for the superhero movie in Atlanta in March 2020 and resumed in October. The film's release was delayed multiple times and is currently scheduled for Aug. 26, 2022.
Steve Jennings / Getty ImagesDirected by: Julius Avery
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Natacha Karam, Martin Starr
MGM stopped filming for the superhero movie in Atlanta in March 2020 and resumed in October. The film's release was delayed multiple times and is currently scheduled for Aug. 26, 2022.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung
Production of the Marvel Comics project was halted in March 2020 due to COVID and resumed in August. The new superhero movie is opening on Sept. 3, 2021, in theaters.
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesDirected by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung
Production of the Marvel Comics project was halted in March 2020 due to COVID and resumed in August. The new superhero movie is opening on Sept. 3, 2021, in theaters.
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods"
Directed by: David F. Sandberg
Starring: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer
The sequel to the 2019 DC film, about a teenager who's transformed into the body of a lightning-powered adult superhero, has moved from Nov. 4, 2022, to June 2, 2023.
STEVE WILKIE/DC COMICSDirected by: David F. Sandberg
Starring: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer
The sequel to the 2019 DC film, about a teenager who's transformed into the body of a lightning-powered adult superhero, has moved from Nov. 4, 2022, to June 2, 2023.
"Shrunk"
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Starring: Josh Gad, Rick Moranis
Rick Moranis, who starred in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" in 1989, was set to help reboot the franchise until Disney halted pre-production because of coronavirus concerns.
Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty ImagesDirected by: Joe Johnston
Starring: Josh Gad, Rick Moranis
Rick Moranis, who starred in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" in 1989, was set to help reboot the franchise until Disney halted pre-production because of coronavirus concerns.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2"
Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos
Starring: Shameik Moore
The animated “Spider-Verse” sequel is now dated for October 7, 2022, pushed back from its original April 2022 release.
SONY PICTURES ANIMATIONDirected by: Joaquim Dos Santos
Starring: Shameik Moore
The animated “Spider-Verse” sequel is now dated for October 7, 2022, pushed back from its original April 2022 release.
"Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Directed by: Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya
The third film in the Tom Holland superhero series, which was expected to release in July 2021, is officially coming to theaters during the holiday season Dec. 17.
MATT KENNEDYDirected by: Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya
The third film in the Tom Holland superhero series, which was expected to release in July 2021, is officially coming to theaters during the holiday season Dec. 17.
"Top Gun: Maverick"
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly
Bad news for those who've been looking forward to Cruise getting back behind the flighter pilot's flight stick for decades: The sequel, which had been pushed to July 2 due to COVID, was delayed again to Nov. 19.
SCOTT GARFIELDDirected by: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly
Bad news for those who've been looking forward to Cruise getting back behind the flighter pilot's flight stick for decades: The sequel, which had been pushed to July 2 due to COVID, was delayed again to Nov. 19.
"Uncharted"
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tom Holland, Antonio Banderas
Based on a PlayStation video game franchise, the action adventure had production shut down in March 2020. Originally set for a December 2020 release, "Uncharted" has moved all the way to Feb. 18, 2022.
Rene Teichmann / Shutterstock.comDirected by: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Tom Holland, Antonio Banderas
Based on a PlayStation video game franchise, the action adventure had production shut down in March 2020. Originally set for a December 2020 release, "Uncharted" has moved all the way to Feb. 18, 2022.
"Venom: Let There Be Carnage"
Directed by: Andy Serkis
Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson
The "Venom" sequel originally was postponed from last fall to June 25, 2021, then pushed again to September, and was delayed again to Oct. 15.
Sony PicturesDirected by: Andy Serkis
Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson
The "Venom" sequel originally was postponed from last fall to June 25, 2021, then pushed again to September, and was delayed again to Oct. 15.
"West Side Story"
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler
The new adaptation of the 1957 musical about the forbidden love of Tony and Maria was delayed almost a year, from Dec. 18, 2020, to Dec. 10, 2021.
20TH CENTURY FOXDirected by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler
The new adaptation of the 1957 musical about the forbidden love of Tony and Maria was delayed almost a year, from Dec. 18, 2020, to Dec. 10, 2021.
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