007 shut down again; No Time To Die has a new coronavirus movie delay (Update) - Android
Update: October 2, 2020: We have updated this post with the news that, due to continuing coronavirus movie delays, the next James Bond movie, No Time To Die, is having its release date pushed back again. The new release date for theaters is April 2, 2021.
The coronavirus outbreak is upon us, and it’s affecting daily life for nearly everyone. That includes the movie industry. A number of upcoming major film releases have announced lengthy delays to their release schedules. Not only that, but most movie theaters shut down for several months, and are just now starting to reopen. So, what specific coronavirus movie delays can you expect? Also, what films should you watch in their place? While obviously nothing is going to be as exciting as watching a new movie, there are plenty of decent similar (or prequel) movies that you might want to watch while you wait!
Writer-director John Krasinski’s highly anticipated sequel to his monster invasion hit from 2018 was supposed to come out on March 20. However, you can now expect to see the movie on April 23, 2021, in theaters.
Streaming alternatives
While it’s not the same, now might be a great time to rewatch the first one. The original film, A Quiet Place, is currently available to stream for Amazon Prime Video subscribers. You can also see Krasinski himself playing Tom Clancy’s action hero Jack Ryan in Amazon Prime’s series of the same name.
The CGI-live action sequel to the surprise 2018 adaptation of the classic children’s book was supposed to get its sequel on April 3. Now, the movie won’t be released until January 15, 2021.
Streaming alternatives
While the original Peter Rabbit movie is not available on any streaming services, you can watch another bunny-themed GCI-live action film on Netflix, Hop.
The 25th official James Bond film, and the 5th to star Daniel Craig, has also seen its release date pushed back more than once. It was supposed to be released in the US on April 10, but instead, it was the first of the major coronavirus movie delays. While the release date was pushed back to November 20, 2020, 007 now won’t return until April 2, 2021.
Streaming alternative
You can watch the first Daniel Craig James Bond movie, Casino Royale, on Netflix.
This horror film, about a creature that attacks the citizens of a town in Oregon, was due in theaters on April 17. The movie’s new release date is February 19, 2021.
Streaming alternative
You can stream Hostiles, the 2017 Western film directed by Antlers director Scott Cooper, right now on Netflix.
The highly popular, over-the-top, car-themed spy thriller movie series was going to release its ninth installment on May 22. Now, the film won’t be released until April 2021.
Streaming alternative
If you sign up for HBO Max, you can watch Fast Five via streaming.
The next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Scarlett Johansson as the skilled super-spy, was not released on May 1 as previously announced. It will now be released to theaters over a year later on May 7, 2021.
Streaming alternative
Disney Plus has all of the previous MCU films that feature Black Widow, starting with her first appearance in Iron Man 2.
This is a reimagining of the Saw franchise, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. It was coming to theaters on May 15 but has been pushed back indefinitely as one of the coronavirus movie delays.
Streaming alternative
Check out the first movie in the series, Saw, on Cinemax.
The next movie in the CGI animated series was supposed to be released to theaters on July 3. However, this coronavirus movie delay was due to the outbreak causing the Illumination animation studio from completing the movie. It is now scheduled for release on July 2, 2021.
Streaming alternative
You can rent the first Minions movie via Amazon Prime Video right now.
Warner Bros. has pushed back the sequel to the hit 2017 DC Comics superheroine film. Originally set for June 5, 2020, the new release date is currently for Dec. 25, 2020.
Streaming alternative
You can stream the first Wonder Woman movie on HBO Max right now.
Disney’s latest movie from its Pixar studio centers on a middle-school band teacher who unexpectedly finds his soul removed from his body. The movie was due in theaters on June 19, but it will now be coming to theaters on November 20.
Streaming alternative
Pixar’s last movie, Onward, is available now on Disney Plus.
This Spider-Man spinoff film, starring Jared Leto as a man who becomes a vampire-like creature, was supposed to be released on July 31, 2020. It’s now due for release on March 19, 2021.
Streaming alternative
Starz has another Spider-Man spin-off movie, Venom, available for streaming on its service.
The latest attempt to reboot the Ghostbusters horror-comedy series was supposed to be released on July 10, 2020. It’s now due for release on March 5, 2021.
Streaming alternative
Rent the original, and still funny, 1984 Ghostbusters via Amazon Prime Video right now
There will be a delay in getting back into the danger zone. The long-awaited sequel to the naval aviator action movie Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, joins the coronavirus movie delays list. Originally scheduled for June 24, it is now due for release on July 2, 2021.
Streaming alternative
You can rent the original 1986 Top Gun movie via Amazon Prime Video.
This is the next big movie starring Ryan Reynolds. He plays an NPC in an open world video game that becomes aware he’s in a game. Originally set for release on July 3, it is now due on December 11.
Streaming alternative
You can check out Reynolds’ last big movie, the action film 6 Underground, right now on Netflix.
Based on the Disney theme park ride, this movie with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Originally set for release on July 24, it’s been pushed back over a year and will now be released to theaters on July 30, 2021.
Streaming alternative
Disney Plus has four out of the five movies of Pirates of the Caribbean, based on another popular theme park ride. You can watch the first right now at the link below.
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