72 Movies Delayed During The COVID-19 Pandemic (And Every New Release Date)
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.
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
Original release date: November 15, 2019
New release date: December 22, 2021
A Quiet Place Part II (Released)
Original release date: March 18, 2020
New release date: May 28, 2021
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)
Original release date: April 16, 2020
New release date: September 23, 2020 on Netflix
Antlers
Original release date: April 17, 2020
New release date: October 29, 2021
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
Original release date: April 10, 2020
New release date: October 8, 2021
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)
Original release date: May 15, 2020
New release date: May 21, 2021
F9: The Fast Saga (Released)
Original release date: May 22, 2020
New release date: June 25, 2021
Candyman
Original release date: June 12, 2020
New release date: August 27, 2021
Soul (Released)
Original release date: June 19, 2020
New release date: December 25, 2020 on Disney+
Wonder Woman 1984 (Released)
Original release date: June 5, 2020
New Release date: December 25, 2020
In the Heights (Released)
Original release date: June 26, 2020
New release date: June 18, 2021
Top Gun: Maverick
Original release date: June 26, 2020
New release date: May 27, 2022
Free Guy (Released)
Original release date: July 3, 2020
New release date: August 13, 2021
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Original release date: July 3, 2020
New release date: July 1, 2022
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Original release date: July 10, 2020
New release date: November 19, 2021
The Forever Purge (Released)
Original release date: July 10, 2020
New release date: July 2, 2021
Tenet (Released)
Original release date: July 17, 2020
New release date: August 26, 2020 internationally, September 3 in select US theaters.
Jungle Cruise (Released)
Original release date: July 24, 2020
New release date: July 30, 2021
Morbius
Original release date: July 31, 2020
New release date: January 28, 2022
The French Dispatch
Original release date: July 2020
New release date: October 22, 2021
Infinite (Released)
Original release date: August 7, 2020
New release date: May 28, 2021
The One and Only Ivan (Released)
Original release date: August 14, 2020
New release date: August 21, 2020 on Disney+
Nobody (Released)
Original release date: August 14, 2020
New release date: March 26, 2021
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)
Original release date: September 18, 2020
New release date: April 30, 2021
The Many Saints of Newark
Original release date: September 25, 2020
New release date: October 1, 2021
Last Night in Soho
Original release date: September 25, 2020
New release date: October 22, 2021
Bios
Original release date: October 2, 2020
New release date: November 5, 2021
Image credit: Getty Images
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Original release date: October 2, 2020
New release date: Octover 15, 2021
Halloween Kills
Original release date: October 16, 2020
New release date: October 15, 2021
Eternals
Original release date: November 6, 2020
New release date: November 5, 2021
Image credit: Getty Images
Godzilla vs. Kong (Released)
Original release date: November 20, 2020
New release date: May 21, 2020
Raya and the Last Dragon (Released)
Original release date: November 2020
New release date: March 12, 2021
Death on the Nile
Original release date: October 18, 2020
New release date: February 11, 2022
Dune
Original premiere date: December 20, 2020
New release date: October 22, 2021
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)
Original Release Date: December 25, 2020
New release date: July 23, 2021
Image credit: Getty Images
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (Released)
Original release date: 2021
New release date: January 7, 2022
Mortal Kombat (Released)
Original release date: January 15, 2021
New release date: April 23, 2021
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
Original release date: February 12, 2021
New release date: September 3, 2021
Image credit: Getty Images
Marry Me
Original release date: February 12, 2021
New release date: February 11, 2022
The Boss Baby: Family Business (Released)
Original release date: March 26, 2021
New release date: September 17, 2021
Ron's Gone Wrong
Original release date: April 23, 2021
New release date: October 22, 2021
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
Original release date: June 11, 2021
New release date: June 10, 2022
The Batman
Original release date: June 25, 2021
New release date: March 4, 2022
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
Original release date: August 13, 2021
New release date: January 14, 2022
Image credit: Getty Images/Rodin Eckenroth
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Original release date: September 3, 2021
New release date: November 24, 2021
Untitled Elvis Presley biopic
Original release date: October 1, 2021
New release date: November 5, 2021
Image credit: Getty Images
Halloween Ends
Original release date: October 15, 2021
New release date: October 14, 2022
Jackass Forever
Original release date: October 22, 2021
New release date: February 4, 2022
The Addams Family 2
Original release date: October 22, 2021
New release date: October 1, 2021
Fantastic Beasts 3
Original release date: November 12, 2021
New release date: Summer 2022
Avatar 2
Original release date: December 2021
New release date: December 16, 2022
Black Adam
Original release date: December 22, 2021
New release date: Unknown
Escape Room 2
Original release date: January 7, 2022
New release date: July 16, 2021
The Matrix 4
Original release date: April 1, 2022
New release date: December 22, 2021
Shazam!: Fury of the Gods
Original release date: November 4, 2022
New release date: June 2, 2023
The Flash
Original release date: June 2, 2022
New release date: November 4, 2022
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Original release date: December 16, 2022
New release date: December 22, 2023
Avatar 3
Original release date: December 22, 2023
New release date: December 20, 2024
Untitled Star Wars movie
Original release date: December 20, 2024
New release date: December 29, 2025
Avatar 4
Original release date: December 19, 2025
New release date: December 18, 2026
Untitled Star Wars movie
Original release date: December 18, 2026
New release date: December 17, 2027
Avatar 5
Original release date: December 17, 2027
New release date: December 22, 2028