More DC Movie Release Date Changes

As studios continue to push back releases of major motion pictures, Warner has announced changes to several of their upcoming DC films. The Batman has been moved from October 1, 2021 to March 4, 2022. Shazam!: Fury of the Gods is moving from November 4, 2022 to June 2, 2023, to be replaced by The Flash. Black Adam is now officially undated. Wonder Woman 1984 is still scheduled for this December (for now...).

Marvel Delays Three Movies

Marvel has delayed their next three theatrical releases due to the ongoing pandemic. Black Widow will now release on May 7, 2021, followed by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on July 9, with Eternals due on November 5 of next year.

Wynonna Earp Season 4 Premiere Date & Trailer

SyFy has announced that season four of Wynonna Earp will premiere on July 26 at 10pm EDT. The season will run for six weeks, with the mid-season finale on August 30. The remaining six episodes will air once production can safely resume amid the pandemic.

The Batman, The Flash, & Shazam! 2 Release Dates Moved

Due to the ongoing pandemic and resulting quarantine measures, Warner Bros has re-dated several films, including three DC ones. The Batman will move from June 25, 2021 to October 1, 2021, while the Flash movie will be released on June 3, 2022 (instead of July 1). The Shazam! sequel has been moved back seven months to November 4, 2022.

San Diego Comic Con 2020 Cancelled

Comic-Con International has announced that San Diego Comic-Con will not be held this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Attendees will have the option to either cancel their badge or transfer it to next year's event (on July 22-25, 2021). David Glanzer, event spokesperson, commented,

Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action, we know it is the right decision. We eagerly look forward to the time when we can all meet again and share in the community we all love and enjoy.

Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

Disney Updates Marvel Movie Schedule, Dates Captain Marvel 2

Disney has announced that Black Widow has been pushed back to November 6 of this years, instead of the originally-announced May date, as a result of the current pandemic. This knocks The Eternals off its release date, creating a domino effect. The Eternals will now be released on February 12, 2021, pushing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings to May 7, which pushes Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to November 5, which in turns moves Thor: Love and the Thunder to February 18, 2022. Black Panther 2 is still on track for May 2022 and the sequel to Captain Marvel is now set for July 8, 2022 (taking over a July 29 untitled slot).

Arrowverse Return Dates

As they attempt to stagger out already-finished episodes, the CW has announced that the next new episodes of The Flash, Legends of Tomorrorow, Batwoman, and Supergirl will air on April 21 and 26.

Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed

Amid efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Warner Bros has opted to push back the release of Wonder Woman 1984. The film will now be released on August 14, instead of June 5.

Black Widow Delayed

As part of efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus and deal with the resulting theater shutdowns, Disney has indefinitely delayed the release of more movies including Black Widow.

Birds of Prey Coming to Digital Next Week

Warner is going to release Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) on iTunes, Amazon, and similar platforms on March 24. While no date was previously announced, this is earlier than expected, as most movies typically take 2-3 months to get released on legal streaming platforms. The decision is almost certainly due to numerous theaters closing in response to the coronavirus pandemic. There is currently no word on when the movie will be released on physical media.

The Flash, Supergirl, & More Shut Down Production

In order to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect their employees, Warner Bros TV Group has suspended production on several series, including The Flash, Batwoman, and Supergirl. Supergirl was scheduled to wrap next week, with Batwoman and The Flash originally scheduled to end production early next month. Legends of Tomorrow already wrapped a few weeks ago. In addition, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has stopped work by its first unit as the director awaits results of a coronavirus test. WBTVG released the following statement,

With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, Warner Bros. Television Group is halting production on some of our 70+ series and pilots currently filming or about to begin.  There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of our productions, but the health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority. During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based.

UPDATE: I'm seeing reports Supernatural has also shut down.

The New Mutants Delayed (Again)

As part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (aka COVID-19), Disney has delayed the releases of The New Mutants, Mulan, and something called Antlers until later this year. This is the latest impact the virus has had on the entertainment industry, as other film releases and conventions have already been postponed and production halted on some projects.