NEW YORK — Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its subsequent huge unencumber, “Wonder Woman 1984,” to Christmas.
The postponement of the “Wonder Woman” sequel, which were scheduled to hit theaters Oct. 2, comes at the heels of Hollywood’s most powerful try to entice moviegoers again to theaters all over the pandemic.
Warner Bros.’ $200 million “Tenet” fared smartly in its international-first unencumber, however discovered price ticket gross sales more difficult to return via within the United States. About 25% of U.S. theaters stay closed, together with the ones within the best markets of Los Angeles and New York.
“Tenet” grossed about $20 million in its North American rollout, which incorporated two weeks of showings in Canada. Some believed that used to be as just right as imaginable, given the instances, and sufficient proof that audiences would observe new releases into theaters. The “Wonder Woman 1984” postponement suggests Hollywood’s fall would possibly move little higher than its summer season.
“Wonder Woman 1984,” one of the blockbusters at first set for the summer season, were the following big-budget unencumber at the calendar. Now, that hole extends to the Walt Disney Co.’s “Black Widow,” a Marvel unencumber slated for Nov. 6. Other, smaller productions are going forward. Sony Pictures this weekend is freeing the rom-com “Broken Hearts Gallery.”
Announcing the transfer to Dec. 25, Toby Emmerich, Warmer Bros. Motion Picture Group chairman, stated in a observation: “We’re very proud of the film and look forward to bringing it to audiences for the holidays.”
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