All the 2020 Bollywood and Hollywood movie releases that have been pushed due to COVID-19

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has affected life as we know it in a multitude of ways—including the concept of experiencing movies on a larger-than-life scale in a theatre. With countries around the globe placing a ban of social gatherings to contain the spread of the disease, filmmakers have found their meticulously planned theatrical releases thrown into turmoil. Filming has halted for many projects, and the annual movie calendar has witnessed a reshuffling of sorts.  

Bollywood movies that have been rescheduled until after the lockdown ends:

Sooryavanshi

Having clocked in over 75 million views since the release of the trailer in early March, it is safe to say that the Rohit Shetty directorial was a highly anticipated release for movie buffs. Starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in leading roles and Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in extended cameos, the original release date of May 22 has been pushed until further notice.

‘83

Two years after the release of Padmaavat, fans of the real-life couple were eager to watch Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone reunite onscreen for the sports drama based on India’s remarkable victory at the World Cup in 1983. After catching a glimpse of Singh’s new curly hairdo for his portrayal of Kapil Dev, all eyes were on the consequent release of the trailer. The original release date of April 10 has been postponed indefinitely, and the trailer has been pushed back as well.

Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai

In what is being dubbed as a bhai-free Eid after years, Salman Khan has relinquished his annual spot on the Eid weekend. While the filming of the Prabhu Deva directorial was already underway, the climax has yet to be shot, which led to the postponement of the release date. Khan is reportedly using the time during the lockdown to train in his personal gym for the car chase sequence necessitated in the climax.

Jersey

Sports fans will also be disappointed to hear that Shahid Kapoor’s portrayal of a struggling cricketer in Jersey has been paused temporarily as well. Adapted from the 2019 Tollywood movie of the same name, the shooting has been placed on hold during the crisis, thereby pushing back the intended release date in August.

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

After coming together in Ishaqzaade and Namaste England, Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor’s third outing together has been pushed back indefinitely. Even though filming commenced in 2017, the production of the movie has witnessed multiple hiccups and the revised release date of 20 March has now been cancelled in light of the lockdown.

Hollywood movies that have a pushed released date due to the COVID-19 lockdown: 

Black Widow

Given its premier spot in the post-Infinity era, the impact of Black Widow on the cinematic universe isn’t lost on Marvel fans. However, the original release date of April 30 in India has been put on ice due to the ongoing lockdown. Disney’s decision to delay the release kickstarted a domino effect, with several other upcoming releases being rescheduled to accommodate the setback, including Thor: Love and Thunder and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Mulan

The game of musical chairs continued, with the release date of Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan being rescheduled from March 27 to four months later in July. Disappointed fans can find solace in the preponed release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Disney Plus, that now hits the online streaming service two months earlier than planned.

Wonder Woman 1984

Elsewhere, the DC Extended Universe has been contending with similar woes. After dropping the bombshell that fan-favourite Steve Trevor was alive after the events of the first film, the sequel’s June release was a highly anticipated one. However, in light of current events, the Gal Gadot starrer has been bumped to August 14 instead.

No Time To Die

Apart from being the twenty-fifth entry to the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die also marks Daniel Craig’s fifth and final portrayal of the debonair agent 007. And it is a momentous milestone that fans of the franchise will hopefully be able to appreciate in all its glory when the movie comes to theatres in November, instead of the original release in April.

Top Gun: Maverick

The wait to watch everyone’s favourite naval officer resume his signature Ray-Bans just got a little longer, as the Top Gun: Maverick release date has been rescheduled from June 24 to December 23. In the meantime, fans can be found compensating with Top Gun-themed virtual backgrounds on Zoom. Black aviators optional.

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