The global release of the new James Bond film “No Time to Die” was postponed by seven months because of the coronavirus outbreak that also has closed movie theaters in China and caused widespread concerns for other Hollywood productions.
As what is stated by the producers, they had moved the release of No Time To Die from April to November after careful thought and detailed evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace.
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. pic.twitter.com/a9h1RP5OKd
— James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020
Many fans expressed their frustration after the announcement after their favorite film have been pushed back to November because of COVID-19. The announcement comes days after the founders of two 007 fan sites called on the film studios to delay its release.
You can't blame the producers making this decision, it's a shame but public health is more important than a movie. At least it's better than no film at all. #NoTimeToDie
— Timothy Tod 🏴🇬🇧 (@will_south70) March 4, 2020
It will now come out in the UK on 12 November, and in the US on 25 November 2020 with worldwide release dates will come to follow. No Time To Die, which is supposed to be Daniel Craig’s final appearance as the British secret service agent, had been due for release on April 2020.
Source: Reuters
