The upcoming James Bond film, No Time To Die, has been delayed to the end of the year due to concerns over the Coronavirus.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the release date for the new Bond film has been pushed back from April to November. This marks the first big Hollywood film to change its global release schedule in response to Coronavirus. The 25th film in the iconic spy franchise was originally set for a March 31 world premiere in London, and scheduled to open in North America on April 10. The new dates will reportedly be on Nov. 12 in the U.K., with the U.S. following on Nov. 25.
“MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of No Time to Die will be postponed until November 2020,” read a statement issued by the three parties. With this new date, No Time To Die will release during Thanksgiving in North America, which can be very favorable for film financial performances. The film is being directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, and will mark the final outing for Daniel Craig as 007.
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