The covid-19 pandemic has not only affected our everyday lives, but it has also had a huge impact on the film industry. With most movie theaters closed, many movies had to be postponed multiple times to ensure a safe and successful release. Now, with things getting back to normal, naturally many delayed movies will finally see the light of day. In this article, we list 8 of these highly anticipated movies.
Fast and Furious 10
Fans of the Fast and Furious franchise had to wait a little longer than expected to check out the tenth film in the saga. The coronavirus pandemic has affected the production of several films, including Fast and Furious 9, which ended up also delaying the release of Fast and Furious 10. But the wait is coming to an end, as the film is scheduled to be released in May 18th of 2023 featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson. Dwayne Jhonson, The Rock, unfortunately announced that he will not participate in this film.
Spider-Man Through the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse is a film that has suffered several delays since its announcement. Sony had initially planned to release the film in two parts, in April 2022. However, the date was pushed back to October of the same year, with the announcement that the film would only be one and a third chapter would be released soon. Unfortunately, the pandemic further delayed production, leading to a further postponement to June 1, 2023. Even with all these delays, anticipation is high for this film, as the first Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse was a huge success with its innovative animation and gripping story.
Transformers: Awakening of the Beasts
Transformers: Dawn of the Beasts, the seventh film in the franchise, suffered a delay that may have gone unnoticed by many, but is now ready to finally be released in June 8, 2023. Originally, the film was slated for a June 2022 release, but the pandemic and other production issues led to the delay. However, the delay can be seen as an opportunity for the franchise to reinvent itself, as the film brings characters from the classic Beast Wars animation and, like the critical success Bumblebee, it may show that Michael Bay’s departure can bring new air. for the franchise.
The Flash
The Flash is a film that has suffered numerous postponements, script changes and controversies involving the lead actor, but it finally seems ready to see the light of day. Announced in 2014 as part of the DC Extended Cinematic Universe, the feature has undergone several changes, including after the departure of Zack Snyder from the command of the franchise and the hiring of James Gunn as the new person in charge of DC. Now, with the premiere scheduled for June 22, 2023The Flash may finally mark a new beginning for DC’s heroes on the silver screen.
Indiana Jones and the Call of Fate
Indiana Jones fans are eager to see the iconic archaeologist in action once again, but the wait has been a long one. Originally scheduled to premiere in July 2020, Indiana Jones and the Call of Fate suffered delays due to the covid-19 pandemic and the shoulder injury suffered by Harrison Ford during filming. But finally there is a confirmed release date for the fifth installment of the series: June 29, 2023. This will be the last film of our adventurous archaeologist.
Mission Impossible: Reckoning – Part 1
The next film in the Mission Impossible series, entitled Reckoning – Part 1, promises to be the biggest of all, with Tom Cruise taking chances in dangerous scenes that impress the public. The postponement of the film occurred as a result of the ripple effect that began with the delay of Top Gun: Maverick, another film starring Cruise. With Paramount’s schedule reshuffle, the premiere of Reckoning – Part 1 has been pushed back by two years and is now scheduled for July 13, 2023. Despite the delays, the expectation is that the film will be a success and make the public’s wait worth it.
As Marvels
The Marvels, one of the most anticipated films of Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had to be postponed due to the impacts of the pandemic. Originally slated for 2021, the film is now scheduled to hit theaters in July 27, 2023. This delay meant that Marvel needed to rearrange the release order of its films, integrating The Marvels into Phase 5, after the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film promises to be an epic encounter between three powerful heroes: Carol Danvers, Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau, the Daughter of Maria Rambeau.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
After the success of the first film, anticipation for Aquaman and the Lost Empire is high. However, the wait for the film’s release has been long and full of delays. The film has already been delayed several times, and will now not hit theaters until december 2023. One possible explanation for the delay could be the decision to disconnect the film’s story from the DCEU, the shared universe of DC Comics films. This change could have required reshoots so that the script could adapt to this new reality.
