James Bond Film ‘No Time To Die’ Postponed Over Coronavirus Fears
The release of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, has been delayed over fears that the coronavirus outbreak will keep fans away from theaters.
The film, the 25th in the Bond movie franchise, was due to be released in the United States on April 10. With a budget reportedly near $200 million, producers and studios MGM and Universal didn’t want to take the chance that theaters would be empty over concerns about the coronavirus.
Studios rely heavily on foreign markets to make a profit on films these days. China in particular is the world’s largest cinema market, with other affected countries like Italy are also a big factor in ticket sales.
The announcement was made via the James Bond Twitter account earlier today. “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,” the tweet said.
“The film will be released in the U.K. on November 12, 2020 with worldwide release dates to follow, including the US launch on November 25, 2020,” a second tweet announced.
The film will be released in the U.K. on November 12, 2020 with worldwide release dates to follow, including the US launch on November 25, 2020.
— James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020
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