Talk:List of films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic/Archive 1

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Different release dates by country
A lot of releases of films on this list were modified so that they now have different release dates by country. What's more important to note, the first cinematic release of a film, or the cinematic release in the country of production, or both? And should the introduction maybe be expanded to mention what country these release dates apply to? - FakirNL (talk) 17:26, 4 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Both the first cinematic release of a film and the release in the country of production (mostly always US) are to be noted. This is done by stating where it has been delayed, such as, for 'Greenland', (Delayed in the US until *date*) and adding an accompanying note where it has been released first, (This film was first released in Belgium, France, and Scandinavian countries). As all these countries have a different release date for the film, none have been mentioned as that would be quite redundant, however, if all shared the same date, then it would be better to mention, like (released in *countries* on *same date*).
 * Most of the films have been released/delayed in a handful of countries before their worldwide release. In this case, if there are relevant sources, all countries could be mentioned, such as, for 'Onward'.
 * It is also worth noting that the majority of films have announced new release dates without specifying the country.
 * Good idea about expanding the introduction. I will add to it. •Shawnqual• 📚  • 💭 14:49, 5 August 2020 (UTC)
 * I think we should also add for what Country the movie will be released in first or even if it's a small local release or a worldwide one, I see we have some more international films listed (such as Japanese films) and to see what will be coming in the coming weeks, especially for theater employees/goers to know what is comingTVWolf (talk) 19:54, 12 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 August 2020
The note for Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl was supposed to say "Released on Netflix on August 12, 2020". 216.154.34.104 (talk) 20:29, 13 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done — IVORK Talk 23:39, 13 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 August 2020
The release date for Enola Holmes is September 23, 2020. 45.72.243.103 (talk) 21:10, 21 August 2020 (UTC)


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Semi-protected edit request on 23 August 2020
The title of the sequel to Shazam! will officially be titled ''Shazam! Fury of the Gods''. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 00:51, 24 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 August 2020
Charm City Kings isn't released on HBO Max yet. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 14:56, 24 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 August 2020
Cut Throat City was eventually released on August 21, 2020. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 13:58, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅. -  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 12:51, 27 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 August 2020
The note for Tesla was supposed to say "Released in select theaters and on VOD on August 21, 2020", while the note for Charm City Kings was supposed to say "To be released on HBO Max on a yet-to-be-determined date". 45.72.227.120 (talk) 23:49, 27 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 August 2020
The note for Tesla was supposed to say "Released in select theaters and on VOD on August 21, 2020." 45.72.227.120 (talk) 20:59, 28 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 August 2020
The title The Eternals has been shortened to Eternals. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 12:27, 29 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 August 2020
The Last Vermeer has a new release date of December 4, 2020. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 21:03, 29 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2020
The Climb has been further delayed to November 13, 2020. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 16:25, 30 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2020
Kajillionaire will be released in theaters on September 25, 2020, and on VOD on October 16, 2020. 45.72.227.120 (talk) 19:12, 30 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 September 2020
The note for Charm City Kings has to remain "To be released on HBO Max on a yet-to-be-determined date." 45.72.227.120 (talk) 17:44, 1 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 September 2020
Paranormal Activity 7 has been delayed to March 4, 2022. 69.196.141.254 (talk) 19:51, 2 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 September 2020
Production for Master was shut down due to the pandemic. Please add it to the section with film productions suspended. 69.196.141.254 (talk) 16:34, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅. -  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 19:48, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 September 2020
Dream Horse has been pulled from the schedule. 104.247.241.113 (talk) 16:09, 6 September 2020 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 4 September 2020
Please move The Northman from the section with productions suspended to the section with productions delayed. 69.196.141.254 (talk) 15:56, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  Heart  Glow (talk) 06:37, 8 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 September 2020
There is a link to The Power of the Dog (film). The link in this article is The Power of the Dog and not The Power of the Dog (film). There is also a link to Night Teeth. 104.247.241.113 (talk) 15:27, 5 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  Heart  Glow (talk) 06:41, 8 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 September 2020
Change Spider-Man: Homesick to Untitled Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel for the Uncharted part. We dont have a title yet for Spider-Man 3. Some idiot thought it would be funny to put a random title of Spider-Man 3 47.151.31.94 (talk) 02:23, 10 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done: Done. Zack41Attack (talk) 19:20, 10 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2020
Please add Let Him Go, Six Minutes to Midnight and Stillwater to the section with theatrical releases delayed. Let Him Go was delayed from August 21, 2020, to November 6, 2020. Six Minutes to Midnight was delayed from May 29, 2020 to September 25, 2020. And Stillwater was delayed from November 6, 2020 to a yet-to-be-determined date. 45.72.243.103 (talk) 21:01, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 9 September 2020
There are the words "replacing Spider-Man: Homesick, released on a later date" when it was supposed to say "replacing untitled Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel, released on a later date". 76.10.139.234 (talk) 12:54, 9 September 2020 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 9 September 2020
The release date for Charm City Kings has been found. The note for it has to say "To be released on HBO Max on October 8, 2020." 76.10.139.234 (talk) 21:34, 9 September 2020 (UTC)
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West Side Story (2021)
The upcoming remake of West Side Story was accidentally deleted from the page. Will somebody please restore it? Call me when you get the chance 04:46, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

New Lists or at least new Categories, and some Ideas
We have a lot of movies listed and I think we should sort some out for worldwide or local releases, like how the TV productions being affected did US Productions and Worldwide productions, I feel like we might need to separate some of the movies out or at least mark them for what country they will primarily be released. Also maybe we should color code some movies that have been released in Theaters already, like Tenet or Cut Throat City, your Thoughts? TVWolf (talk) 22:04, 9 October 2020 (UTC)
 * I don't think color coding would really be useful. The new release dates being listed should be enough - readers shouldn't need a color code to know, for example, that September 25, 2020 has already passed. -  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 17:16, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

2021 Warner Bros. HBO Max announcement
Warner Bros. Pictures just announced that their entire 2021 slate of 17 films (though Elvis was not mentioned) will be released simultaneously in both theaters and on HBO Max for an exclusive one-month window, before going back to the standard theatrical release window. Source reference here. So what does this mean for the article? Do we now list the films by studio? Do we dedicate an entire section for this? --- Draco9904 (talk) 01:15, 4 December 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2021
There is a link to The Unholy (2021 film). The link in this article is Shrine (upcoming film) and not The Unholy (2021 film). 45.72.212.38 (talk) 13:40, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. —Belwine (talk) 13:56, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

Protection needed.
Can we protect this page? These IP users are constantly messing with the page by putting films in the wrong place, adding unsourced or poorly sourced content, edit warring and just thinking what they believe in, and by that, I mean: continuing to add new dates for movies, which they shouldn't be doing, only the studio does. They just add these dates just to get them back on the schedule because they've waited long enough for them to release, which needs to stop now. Zack41Attack (talk) 04:14, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
 * , the page got protected. Please request at WP:RPP in the future. —Belwine (talk) 13:57, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines release date
Hey, do we have a sourced release date? It is April 30, 2021. 1.42.54.61 (talk) 21:37, 23 March 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 16:42, 24 March 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2021 (2)
The Man from Toronto is currently undated. 69.165.147.219 (talk) 15:40, 27 March 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Zack41Attack (talk) 18:15, 27 March 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2021
Six Minutes to Midnight was released on March 26, 2021. 69.165.147.219 (talk) 15:37, 27 March 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Zack41Attack (talk) 18:17, 27 March 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 April 2021
83 is currently scheduled to be released on June 4, 2021. Kaamelott: Premier Volet is currently scheduled to be released on July 21, 2021. 69.165.147.219 (talk) 11:55, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
 * - Added in 83's date with as source. Going to look for alternate source than twitter for Kaamelott. <b style="color:#000080; font-family:Tahoma">WikiVirus</b><u style="font-family: Tahoma">C <b style="color:#008000">(talk)</b> 13:06, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 April 2021
The Forever Purge has been moved to July 2, 2021, taking the second-planned release date of Sing 2. 69.165.147.219 (talk) 17:52, 25 April 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. ApprenticeFan   work  00:16, 26 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 May 2021
The note for Vivo was supposed to say "To be released on Netflix on a yet-to-be-determined date." 74.15.88.254 (talk) 00:47, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 14:49, 4 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 May 2021
The note for Without Remorse was supposed to say "Released on Prime Video on April 30, 2021." 74.15.88.254 (talk) 16:14, 5 May 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 19:10, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 May 2021 (2)
BIOS, now retitled Finch has been purchased by Apple TV+. Please move it to the section with theatrical releases cancelled. 74.15.88.254 (talk) 16:36, 5 May 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 19:10, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 May 2021
The titles for the respective sequels of Black Panther and Captain Marvel are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels. 74.15.88.254 (talk) 17:11, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ ApprenticeWiki   work  00:25, 6 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 April 2021
Escape Room 2 was moved up to July 16, 2021, also taking the release date of Spider-Man: No Way Home. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 14:43, 30 April 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ and updated late. ApprenticeWiki   work  07:05, 7 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 May 2021
The Asset has been retitled The Protégé and is scheduled to be released on August 20, 2021. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 02:32, 1 May 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅ and updated late. ApprenticeWiki   work  07:08, 7 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 May 2021
Change the note of Cinderella to "To be released on Prime Video in various countries and in theaters in China on a yet-to-be-determined date." 75.119.249.145 (talk) 12:34, 7 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done <span title="hello!" style="display:inline;font-weight:bold;color:#bf13a4"> ritenerek ⋆<small style="color:white;background:#c66815">:) 19:37, 7 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 May 2021 (2)
Do we have a sourced release date for Kaamelott: Premier Volet? It is July 21, 2021. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 17:07, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. EpicPupper (talk) 20:01, 7 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 May 2021
There is a link to Our Ladies. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 22:30, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 11 May 2021
The 355 has been moved to January 7, 2022. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 00:23, 11 May 2021 (UTC)
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New source for Kaamelott: Premier Volet
Here is the new source for Kaamelott: Premier Volet. 75.119.249.145 (talk) 00:30, 11 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done &#8213; Qwerfjkl  (please use&#32; on reply) 21:13, 11 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 May 2021
Can you add the new release date of July 21, 2021 to the slot of Kaamelott: Premier Volet, please? 216.154.8.89 (talk) 12:31, 12 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Run n Fly (talk) 13:44, 12 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2021
Please add the link to Our Ladies. 216.154.8.89 (talk) 14:54, 13 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Pupsterlove02  talk • contribs 15:03, 13 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 May 2021
Change the note for The Woman in the Window to "Released on Netflix on May 14, 2021." 216.154.8.89 (talk) 16:49, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 14 May 2021 (2)
Nine Days has a new release date of July 30, 2021. 216.154.8.89 (talk) 16:53, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
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Productions Section
I was perhaps wondering for those who are frequent editors of the page if there's anything we might do about the production section that has gone out of date sort of quickly. For example, The Fallout states delayed filming, but it has currently finished filming and was screened at a festival. In suspended productions, we have The Prom, which did slight reshoots and then released last December. Wondering if we need to adjust the list to clarify as the list is slightly out of date now. QueerFilmNerd talk 05:40, 21 May 2021 (UTC)


 * The sections are not supposed to be "dated" - they simply refer to productions that were delayed, suspended or canceled because of the pandemic. With the first two, it's not supposed to imply that they have yet to resume (or start) production.


 * They could be converted to tables like the other sections, with explanations about when and why they were suspended or delayed, and if/when they (re)started. It would probably make this already-long article a lot longer, and more unwieldy. -  DoubleCross  ( ‡ ) 14:21, 21 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 May 2021
Please add back the link to The Devil's Light. 216.154.8.89 (talk) 01:03, 24 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  Ben  ❯❯❯  Talk  01:27, 24 May 2021 (UTC)

Title for the sequel to Escape Room
The title for the sequel to Escape Room is Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. 216.154.8.89 (talk) 01:15, 24 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  Ben  ❯❯❯  Talk  01:27, 24 May 2021 (UTC)