Every Major Movie Delayed by the Coronavirus Pandemic: From Top Gun 2 to Captain Marvel Sequel
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, Hollywood is being forced to delay and reschedule the releases of some of the most anticipated movies of the year.
While some films, like the animated kids feature Trolls World Tour and the rom-com The Lovebirds, have moved from theatrical to digital releases, other major films have either been pushed back or delayed indefinitely altogether.
The latest sequel in the James Bond series, No Time to Die, was the major blockbuster to delay its release while the highly anticipated superhero flick, Wonder Woman 1984, is the latest to announce its postponement.
From Mulan to Scoob, here is a list of all of the movies that have had their release dates affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Top Gun: Maverick
PARAMOUNT
Tom Cruise‘s highly-anticipated sequel to his 1986 film Top Gun has been postponed from it’s original June 24 date to Dec. 23.
The actor announced the news on Instagram, telling fans, “I know many of you have waited 34 years. Unfortunately, it will be a little longer. Top Gun: Maverick will fly this December. Stay safe, everyone.”
Original U.S. Release Date: June 24
New U.S. Release Date: Dec. 23
Jungle Cruise
Walt Disney Studios
Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s Jungle Cruise has been delayed by a year from July 24 to July 30, 2021.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 24
New U.S. Release Date: July 30, 2021
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The Eternals
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The Angelina Jolie movie was set for Nov. 6, but will now debut in theaters Feb. 12, 2021.
Original U.S. Release Date: Nov. 6
New U.S. Release Date: Feb. 12, 2021
Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
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The first Marvel film to star an Asian lead, Simu Liu, has been pushed from Feb. 12, 2021, to May 7, 2021.
Original U.S. Release Date: Feb. 12, 2021
New U.S. Release Date: May 7, 2021
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel
The Benedict Cumberbatch sequel has moved from May 7, 2021, to Nov. 5, 2021.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 7, 2021
New U.S. Release Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Thor: Love and Thunder
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The fourth installment in the Thor franchise will see Natalie Portman’s return as Jane Foster and her transformation into female Thor. The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Christian Bale. The film has been delayed by two years.
Original U.S. Release Date: Nov. 5, 2021
New U.S. Release Date: Feb. 18, 2022
Indiana Jones 5
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Harrison Ford’s return as Indiana Jones might have to wait a little bit longer. The actor has confirmed he will reprise his role in the fifth installment, but the release date has been delayed by an extra year.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 9, 2021
New U.S. Release Date: July 29, 2022
Captain Marvel 2
Carol Danvers/Captain Marve
Brie Larson will reprise her role as Captain Marvel, but the film’s debut in theaters will come sooner than the expected July 29, 2022, to the earlier slot of July 8, 2022.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 29, 2022
New U.S. Release Date: July 8, 2022
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Sony Pictures Entertainment Paul Rudd in Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Scheduled for a July 2020 release date, the highly-anticipated sequel to 1984’s Ghostbusters and 1989’s Ghostbusters 2 has been pushed back to March 5, 2021. The first trailer for the film was released in December, giving fans a first look at the sequel starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard as they battle ghosts in a small Oklahoma town.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 10
New U.S. Release Date: March 5, 2021
Morbius
The film follows Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist with a rare blood disorder who goes to extreme lengths to try and find a cure. Along with Leto, the movie also stars Adria Arjona, Tyrese Gibson and Matt Smith.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 31
New U.S. Release Date: March 19, 2021
The French Dispatch
Fox Searchlight
Wes Anderson’s latest film stars Bill Murray, Timothée Chalamet, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Benicio del Toro, Owen Wilson and several more A-list stars.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 24
New U.S. Release Date: Oct. 16
Artemis Fowl
Disney
The film, based on a popular series of books by Eoin Colfer, was intended for a May 24 release in theaters. Disney has removed the film from its theatrical slate, and the film will now debut on its streaming service Disney+, although a date has not been set.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 24
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
Free Guy
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Ryan Reynolds’ take at a video game character who awakens to realize he’s in a video game has been pushed from July 3 to Dec. 11.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 3
New U.S. Release Date: Dec. 11
Wonder Woman 1984
Clay Enos
The latest film to be pushed back from its initial release date is the Warner Bros. superhero flick Wonder Woman 1984 which was originally set to be released on June 5. It has been pushed back two months and will now be released later this year on Aug. 14.
Original U.S. Release Date: June 5
New U.S. Release Date: August 14
No Time to Die
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No Time to Die was the first major film to call off its release because of the coronavirus outbreak. It was originally planned to be released in April but will now be released at the end of this year on Nov. 25.
Original U.S. Release Date: April 10
New U.S. Release Date: November 25
Mulan
Disney Enterprises
Fans eager to see Disney’s latest live-action flick will have to wait to see Mulan bring honor to us all. The film was originally scheduled to be released in March but has been pushed back to July 24.
Original U.S. Release Date: March 27
New U.S. Release Date: July 24
Black Widow
Marvel
Scarlett Johansson‘s first solo movie debut as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow will have to wait as the movie was pushed back from May 1. The film will now be released in November.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 1
New U.S. Release Date: Nov. 6
A Quiet Place Part II
Paramount Pictures
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 thriller was called off earlier this month and was moved to Labor Day weekend.
Original U.S. Release Date: March 20
New U.S. Release Date: Sept. 4
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Universal Pictures
A sequel to Minions, and spin-off/prequel to the main Despicable Me film series, Minions: The Rise of Gru has been pushed back indefinitely from its summer release date.
Original U.S. Release Date: July 3
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Columbia Pictures
The Petter Rabbit sequel has pushed back its spring release date of April 3 to later this summer on Aug. 7.
Original U.S. Release Date: April 3
New U.S. Release Date: August 7
Fast & Furious 9
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The highly anticipated and ninth venture in the Fast & Furious franchise has been pushed back just about an entire year from its original May 2020 release date. It will now be released in April 2021.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 23
New U.S. Release Date: April 2, 2021
Scoob
Warner Bros. Pictures
The gang’s all here but they will have to wait to unmask their villainous foes at another time now that the animated feature has been postponed indefinitely.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 15
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Dev Patel led film was been pushed back indefinitely from its springtime release date of May 8.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 8
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
The New Mutants
20th Century Studios
After numerous delays prior to the coronavirus pandemic, 20th Century’s X-Men spinoff The New Mutants is being pushed back once again, this time indefinitely.
Original U.S. Release Date: April 3
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
Lovebirds
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The theatrical release of the Issa Rae and Kamail Nanjiani rom-com The Lovebirds was scheduled for April 3 but the film will now find a home at Netflix when it lands on the streaming platform at a later date.
Original U.S. Release Date: April 3
New U.S. Release Date: TBD on Netflix
Trolls World Tour
DreamWorks Animation
Fans of the adorable Trolls franchise will now be able to watched its latest animated flick from the comfort of their own homes as they practice social distancing. The film was scheduled to be released in theaters in mid-April but will now be available via on-demand providers next month.
Original U.S. Release Date: April 17
New U.S. Release Date: April 10 (via on-demand providers and available as a 48-hour rental for $19.99)
Run
Allen Fraser
Sarah Paulson’s return to the silver screen in a thriller about an overbearing mother has also been postponed indefinitely.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 8
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
Spiral
Brooke Palmer/Lionsgate
The ninth installment in the Saw horror franchise starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson has been pushed back with no new release date set.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 15
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
In the Heights
Macall Polay
The movie musical based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s stage production of the same name has been postponed by Warner Bros. indefinitely from its June 26 release date.
Original U.S. Release Date: June 26
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
The Woman in the Window
20th Century Fox
The Amy Adams mystery thriller was meant to open in theaters on May 15 but has now been postponed. No new release date has been set.
Original U.S. Release Date: May 15
New U.S. Release Date: TBD
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