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    72 Movies Delayed During The COVID-19 Pandemic (And Every New Release Date)

    By Chris E. Hayner on September 1, 2021 at 11:35AM PDT

    Movie theaters were largely closed for over a year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's a long time without blockbuster movies, buckets of popcorn, and overpriced Diet Coke. However, theaters are open again! That means movies are flowing into theaters at a regular clip. Still, with over a year lost, the release schedule became a complete mess as studios tried to figure out new release strategies. Some films were delayed, some were sent to streaming services, and some are still trying to figure it out.

    So many movies from franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Fast & Furious, Star Wars, and Avatar are out there waiting to be watched. Yes, you'll have to wait, but you've already been waiting a year. Surely, you can handle a few more months.

    When can you see them, though? As it turns out, we know most of the revised release dates--or at least where they stand for now. While it's entirely possible that they could all move again, take a look below to find out when your most anticipated films are expected in theaters. You might even be surprised to find some heading to theaters sooner than expected. Then sound off in the comments to let us know what movie you can't wait to finally see.

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    Uncharted

    Uncharted

    Original release date: June 10, 2016June 30, 2017December 18, 2020July 15, 2020 February 11, 2022

    New release date: February 18, 2022

    The King's Man

    The King's Man

    Original release date: November 15, 2019

    New release date: December 22, 2021

    A Quiet Place Part II (Released)

    A Quiet Place Part II (Released)

    Original release date: March 18, 2020

    New release date: May 28, 2021

    Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (Released)

    Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (Released)

    Original release date: April 2, 2020

    New release date: June 11, 2021

    David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (Released)

    David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (Released)

    Original release date: April 16, 2020

    New release date: September 23, 2020 on Netflix

    Antlers

    Antlers

    Original release date: April 17, 2020

    New release date: October 29, 2021

    The New Mutants (Released)

    The New Mutants (Released)

    Original release date: April 13, 2018February 22, 2019August 2, 2019 April 3, 2020

    New release date: August 28, 2020.

    No Time to Die

    No Time to Die

    Original release date: April 10, 2020

    New release date: October 8, 2021

    Black Widow (Released)

    Black Widow (Released)

    Original Release Date: May 1, 2020

    New release date: July 9, 2021

    *In theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access

    Spiral: From the Book of Saw (Released)

    Spiral: From the Book of Saw (Released)

    Original release date: May 15, 2020

    New release date: May 21, 2021

    F9:  The Fast Saga (Released)

    F9: The Fast Saga (Released)

    Original release date: May 22, 2020

    New release date: June 25, 2021

    Candyman

    Candyman

    Original release date: June 12, 2020

    New release date: August 27, 2021

    Soul (Released)

    Soul (Released)

    Original release date: June 19, 2020

    New release date: December 25, 2020 on Disney+

    Wonder Woman 1984 (Released)

    Wonder Woman 1984 (Released)

    Original release date: June 5, 2020

    New Release date: December 25, 2020

    In the Heights (Released)

    In the Heights (Released)

    Original release date: June 26, 2020

    New release date: June 18, 2021

    Top Gun: Maverick

    Top Gun: Maverick

    Original release date: June 26, 2020

    New release date: May 27, 2022

    Free Guy (Released)

    Free Guy (Released)

    Original release date: July 3, 2020

    New release date: August 13, 2021

    Minions: The Rise of Gru

    Minions: The Rise of Gru

    Original release date: July 3, 2020

    New release date: July 1, 2022

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    Original release date: July 10, 2020

    New release date: November 19, 2021

    The Forever Purge (Released)

    The Forever Purge (Released)

    Original release date: July 10, 2020

    New release date: July 2, 2021

    Tenet (Released)

    Tenet (Released)

    Original release date: July 17, 2020

    New release date: August 26, 2020 internationally, September 3 in select US theaters.

    Jungle Cruise (Released)

    Jungle Cruise (Released)

    Original release date: July 24, 2020

    New release date: July 30, 2021

    Morbius

    Morbius

    Original release date: July 31, 2020

    New release date: January 28, 2022

    The French Dispatch

    The French Dispatch

    Original release date: July 2020

    New release date: October 22, 2021

    Infinite (Released)

    Infinite (Released)

    Original release date: August 7, 2020

    New release date: May 28, 2021

    The One and Only Ivan (Released)

    The One and Only Ivan (Released)

    Original release date: August 14, 2020

    New release date: August 21, 2020 on Disney+

    Nobody (Released)

    Nobody (Released)

    Original release date: August 14, 2020

    New release date: March 26, 2021

    Bill and Ted Face the Music (Released)

    Bill and Ted Face the Music (Released)

    Original release date: August 21

    New release date: September 1 in select theaters and on digital release

    Without Remorse (Released)

    Without Remorse (Released)

    Original release date: September 18, 2020

    New release date: April 30, 2021

    The Many Saints of Newark

    The Many Saints of Newark

    Original release date: September 25, 2020

    New release date: October 1, 2021

    Last Night in Soho

    Last Night in Soho

    Original release date: September 25, 2020

    New release date: October 22, 2021

    Bios

    Bios

    Original release date: October 2, 2020

    New release date: November 5, 2021

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Original release date: October 2, 2020

    New release date: Octover 15, 2021

    Halloween Kills

    Halloween Kills

    Original release date: October 16, 2020

    New release date: October 15, 2021

    Eternals

    Eternals

    Original release date: November 6, 2020

    New release date: November 5, 2021

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Godzilla vs. Kong (Released)

    Godzilla vs. Kong (Released)

    Original release date: November 20, 2020

    New release date: May 21, 2020

    Raya and the Last Dragon (Released)

    Raya and the Last Dragon (Released)

    Original release date: November 2020

    New release date: March 12, 2021

    Death on the Nile

    Death on the Nile

    Original release date: October 18, 2020

    New release date: February 11, 2022

    Dune

    Dune

    Original premiere date: December 20, 2020

    New release date: October 22, 2021

    Cruella (Released)

    Cruella (Released)

    Original release date: December 23, 2020

    New release date: May 28, 2021

    *In theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access

    The Tomorrow War (Released)

    The Tomorrow War (Released)

    Original Release Date: December 25, 2020

    New release date: July 23, 2021

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (Released)

    Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (Released)

    Original release date: 2021

    New release date: January 7, 2022

    Mortal Kombat (Released)

    Mortal Kombat (Released)

    Original release date: January 15, 2021

    New release date: April 23, 2021

    Cinderella

    Cinderella

    Original release date: February 5, 2021

    New release date: September 3, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Original release date: February 12, 2021

    New release date: September 3, 2021

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Marry Me

    Marry Me

    Original release date: February 12, 2021

    New release date: February 11, 2022

    The Boss Baby: Family Business (Released)

    The Boss Baby: Family Business (Released)

    Original release date: March 26, 2021

    New release date: September 17, 2021

    Ron's Gone Wrong

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    Original release date: April 23, 2021

    New release date: October 22, 2021

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Original release date: May 7, 2021

    New release date: March 25, 2022

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Jurassic World: Dominion

    Jurassic World: Dominion

    Original release date: June 11, 2021

    New release date: June 10, 2022

    The Batman

    The Batman

    Original release date: June 25, 2021

    New release date: March 4, 2022

    Mission: Imposible 7

    Mission: Imposible 7

    Original release date: July 23, 2021

    New release date: September 30, 2022

    Original release date: August 6, 2021

    New release date: October 1, 2021

    Deep Water

    Deep Water

    Original release date: August 13, 2021

    New release date: January 14, 2022

    Image credit: Getty Images/Rodin Eckenroth

    Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

    Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

    Original release date: September 3, 2021

    New release date: November 24, 2021

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    Untitled Elvis Presley biopic

    Original release date: October 1, 2021

    New release date: November 5, 2021

    Image credit: Getty Images

    Halloween Ends

    Halloween Ends

    Original release date: October 15, 2021

    New release date: October 14, 2022

    Jackass Forever

    Jackass Forever

    Original release date: October 22, 2021

    New release date: February 4, 2022

    The Addams Family 2

    The Addams Family 2

    Original release date: October 22, 2021

    New release date: October 1, 2021

    Fantastic Beasts 3

    Fantastic Beasts 3

    Original release date: November 12, 2021

    New release date: Summer 2022

    Avatar 2

    Avatar 2

    Original release date: December 2021

    New release date: December 16, 2022

    Black Adam

    Black Adam

    Original release date: December 22, 2021

    New release date: Unknown

    Escape Room 2

    Escape Room 2

    Original release date: January 7, 2022

    New release date: July 16, 2021

    The Matrix 4

    The Matrix 4

    Original release date: April 1, 2022

    New release date: December 22, 2021

    Shazam!: Fury of the Gods

    Shazam!: Fury of the Gods

    Original release date: November 4, 2022

    New release date: June 2, 2023

    The Flash

    The Flash

    Original release date: June 2, 2022

    New release date: November 4, 2022

    Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

    Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

    Original release date: December 16, 2022

    New release date: December 22, 2023

    Avatar 3

    Avatar 3

    Original release date: December 22, 2023

    New release date: December 20, 2024

    Untitled Star Wars movie

    Untitled Star Wars movie

    Original release date: December 20, 2024

    New release date: December 29, 2025

    Avatar 4

    Avatar 4

    Original release date: December 19, 2025

    New release date: December 18, 2026

    Untitled Star Wars movie

    Untitled Star Wars movie

    Original release date: December 18, 2026

    New release date: December 17, 2027

    Avatar 5

    Avatar 5

    Original release date: December 17, 2027

    New release date: December 22, 2028

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