Disney has announced a delay in the release of several highly anticipated films, including “Black Widow,” “West Side Story,” and “Eternals.” Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company has made the decision to push back the release dates of these movies. “Black Widow,” originally scheduled for May, will now hit theaters in July. “West Side Story” has been delayed by almost a year, moving from December 2020 to December 2021. “Eternals” will now be released in November instead of February. This delay reflects the continued impact of the pandemic on the film industry and the need for caution in theatrical releases..
Disney has delayed most of its 2020 films, which includes the likes of Black Widow, to 2021. Exceptions to this are the movies Free Guy and Pixar’s Soul, which will still maintain their current release dates.
There are other films that are also delayed, like Death on the Nile, but still slated to release in 2020. I mean, we can’t say we didn’t see this coming, especially after the details that Mulan will only make half of what The Lion King made, and Warner Bros. Tenet not performing up to standards despite its tentpole status.
Films Delayed and their New Release Dates
Death on the Nile – October 23, 2020 to December 12, 2020
The Empty Man – December 4, 2020 to December 23, 2020
Black Widow – November 6, 2020 to May 7, 2021
The Eternals – February 12, 2021 to November 5, 2021
Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings – May 7, 2021 to July 9, 2021
Deep Water – November 13, 2020 to August 13, 2021
West Side Story – December 18, 2020 to December 10, 2021
The King’s Man – February 26, 2021 to February 12, 2021
What About Free Guy and Pixar’s Soul?
Disney didn’t offer any reason as to why Ryan Reynolds’ Free Guy and Pixar’s Soul are still staying the course, though there is speculation that Pixar’s Soul might get a Disney Plus release instead of a theatrical one, following the likes of Mulan. Pixar’s Onward is slated to have an early release on the streaming service as well, so this move makes sense.
Disney is sticking to the family model, releasing films on Disney Plus that will appeal to families with young children, so parents might be more inclined to pay for the additional fee, since it’s cheaper than bringing everyone to the theatre.
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Disney has announced that most of its 2020 films, including Black Widow, will be delayed until 2021. However, Free Guy and Pixar’s Soul will maintain their current release dates. Other films like Death on the Nile are also delayed but still set to be released in 2020. There is speculation that Soul may be released on Disney Plus instead of in theaters. Disney is focusing on releasing films on its streaming service that appeal to families with young children. This strategy could attract more viewers and potentially increase revenue.
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