Well, this is a bit surprising.
If you've been following the movie news lately, you know that Marvel's Black Panther is still the talk of the town. Even this Sunday's Oscars feel like something of an afterthought when compared to Ryan Coogler's groundbreaking superhero blockbuster, which is quickly on its way to becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in North America (it's already at #17 on the list, not adjusted for inflation). But while Black Panther is undoubtedly a cultural event on its own terms, it's also a crucial part in the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has been a decade since Nick Fury told Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative, and the beginning of the end for some of our favorite heroes is finally here. Avengers: Infinity War marks the arrival of Josh Brolin's Thanos, and it's the first part of the MCU finale that will continue with 2019's untitled Avengers 4. And looks like fans have gotten lucky- we're going to see it a whole week sooner.
After a little bit of back-and-forth banter with Robert Downey Jr., Marvel made the shocking move of shifting Avengers: Infinity War from its original release date of May 4 to April 27, which means that summer is starting a little early this year. The arrival of a new Marvel movie has signified the start of summer almost every year since 2008, but in the past, that movie was always released in May. This changes things a little, and it means that the third chapter in the Avengers saga will open worldwide on April 27- Marvel fans across the globe will all get to watch Infinity War at the same time.
So why did Disney make this move? Well, considering the competition in late May, it really only makes sense. The Untitled Deadpool Sequel opens on May 18, followed by Solo: A Star Wars Story on May 25. While I'm aware that the Fox deal hasn't gone through yet, all three of these films are basically under the umbrella of one company. Releasing Infinity War on May 4 just didn't make any financial sense for Marvel. With the superhero blockbuster set for an April 27 release, it now has three weeks to rule until Deadpool rolls around to make a whole bunch of money. I wouldn't be shocked if Deadpool opted to move to May 11 to try to get an extra week without Star Wars, but Disney might not be too happy about that. To throw in another factor, that worldwide opening weekend gross will be massive. In the past, the early international release has prevented big Marvel films from approaching the opening records set by films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($529 million) and The Fate of the Furious ($541.9 million). This time around, things could be different.
Of course, Marvel's decision to abandon their original date will cause major ripple effects around the calendar. At the moment, the only confirmed move comes from Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty, which will debut on April 20, one week earlier than intended. All eyes are now on Dwayne Johnson's Rampage, currently set for an April 20 date that seems ill-advised with Infinity War just a week later. Perhaps it moves back to April 13, where its only direct competition would be Blumhouse's Truth or Dare. It's a possibility, as is a move to May 11 or June 1- any later would risk running into conflict with Johnson's Skyscraper.
In coordination with their big Infinity War announcement, Disney also announced a whopping 30 additional release dates, most of which are various Marvel, Pixar, and live-action/animation titles that have not been revealed as of yet. I see no point in relaying any of those to you, but it is worth noting that their live-action remake of Mulan will officially debut on March 27, 2020. As for Anna Kendrick's Nicole, it has been retitled Noelle and kicked off the calendar completely, with the studio opting to debut the film on their newly minted streaming service. Who knows when we'll actually see it, but hey, it's an interesting move.
While Disney plotted their release strategy from now until 2023, A24 decided to get a jump start on the summer indie circuit. After previously revealing that Paul Schrader's First Reformed would arrive in theaters in limited release on June 22, the indie studio has now announced that It Follows director David Robert Mitchell's Under the Silver Lake will also hit theaters on June 22. It's an interesting strategy, but part of me wonders if the former, a dramatically intense, highly acclaimed drama led by Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, shifts to a different date. The latter is a secretive L.A. neo-noir, bolstered by a buzzy cast that includes Andrew Garfield and Riley Keough- seems like a prime June movie to me. In addition, the studio dated Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade for July 13, firmly planting a date for the hot Sundance title. The comedian's directorial debut earned raves at the festival, and it certainly has the potential to be a breakout indie hit this summer.
To switch things back up, while Infinity War's release date may be the news of the moment, I'm firmly expecting a trailer for the superhero extravaganza any minute now. Stay tuned...
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If you've been following the movie news lately, you know that Marvel's Black Panther is still the talk of the town. Even this Sunday's Oscars feel like something of an afterthought when compared to Ryan Coogler's groundbreaking superhero blockbuster, which is quickly on its way to becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in North America (it's already at #17 on the list, not adjusted for inflation). But while Black Panther is undoubtedly a cultural event on its own terms, it's also a crucial part in the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has been a decade since Nick Fury told Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative, and the beginning of the end for some of our favorite heroes is finally here. Avengers: Infinity War marks the arrival of Josh Brolin's Thanos, and it's the first part of the MCU finale that will continue with 2019's untitled Avengers 4. And looks like fans have gotten lucky- we're going to see it a whole week sooner.
After a little bit of back-and-forth banter with Robert Downey Jr., Marvel made the shocking move of shifting Avengers: Infinity War from its original release date of May 4 to April 27, which means that summer is starting a little early this year. The arrival of a new Marvel movie has signified the start of summer almost every year since 2008, but in the past, that movie was always released in May. This changes things a little, and it means that the third chapter in the Avengers saga will open worldwide on April 27- Marvel fans across the globe will all get to watch Infinity War at the same time.
So why did Disney make this move? Well, considering the competition in late May, it really only makes sense. The Untitled Deadpool Sequel opens on May 18, followed by Solo: A Star Wars Story on May 25. While I'm aware that the Fox deal hasn't gone through yet, all three of these films are basically under the umbrella of one company. Releasing Infinity War on May 4 just didn't make any financial sense for Marvel. With the superhero blockbuster set for an April 27 release, it now has three weeks to rule until Deadpool rolls around to make a whole bunch of money. I wouldn't be shocked if Deadpool opted to move to May 11 to try to get an extra week without Star Wars, but Disney might not be too happy about that. To throw in another factor, that worldwide opening weekend gross will be massive. In the past, the early international release has prevented big Marvel films from approaching the opening records set by films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($529 million) and The Fate of the Furious ($541.9 million). This time around, things could be different.
Of course, Marvel's decision to abandon their original date will cause major ripple effects around the calendar. At the moment, the only confirmed move comes from Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty, which will debut on April 20, one week earlier than intended. All eyes are now on Dwayne Johnson's Rampage, currently set for an April 20 date that seems ill-advised with Infinity War just a week later. Perhaps it moves back to April 13, where its only direct competition would be Blumhouse's Truth or Dare. It's a possibility, as is a move to May 11 or June 1- any later would risk running into conflict with Johnson's Skyscraper.
In coordination with their big Infinity War announcement, Disney also announced a whopping 30 additional release dates, most of which are various Marvel, Pixar, and live-action/animation titles that have not been revealed as of yet. I see no point in relaying any of those to you, but it is worth noting that their live-action remake of Mulan will officially debut on March 27, 2020. As for Anna Kendrick's Nicole, it has been retitled Noelle and kicked off the calendar completely, with the studio opting to debut the film on their newly minted streaming service. Who knows when we'll actually see it, but hey, it's an interesting move.
While Disney plotted their release strategy from now until 2023, A24 decided to get a jump start on the summer indie circuit. After previously revealing that Paul Schrader's First Reformed would arrive in theaters in limited release on June 22, the indie studio has now announced that It Follows director David Robert Mitchell's Under the Silver Lake will also hit theaters on June 22. It's an interesting strategy, but part of me wonders if the former, a dramatically intense, highly acclaimed drama led by Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, shifts to a different date. The latter is a secretive L.A. neo-noir, bolstered by a buzzy cast that includes Andrew Garfield and Riley Keough- seems like a prime June movie to me. In addition, the studio dated Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade for July 13, firmly planting a date for the hot Sundance title. The comedian's directorial debut earned raves at the festival, and it certainly has the potential to be a breakout indie hit this summer.
To switch things back up, while Infinity War's release date may be the news of the moment, I'm firmly expecting a trailer for the superhero extravaganza any minute now. Stay tuned...
That’s a FANTASTIC idea! Done.— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 1, 2018
Avengers: #InfinityWar in theaters everywhere April 27th. pic.twitter.com/n5JhJWpnqc
Release Dates and Box Office numbers via Box Office Mojo
Image: Marvel/IMDB
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