As the deadly conflict in Ukraine rages, three Hollywood studios have canceled upcoming films in Russia.
Warner Bros. announced on Monday that it was canceling the Russian edition of Batman, originally scheduled for March 2, due to invasion of Ukraine.
Walt Disney has also issued a statement revealing that it is canceling all of its upcoming theatrical releases in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red, originally scheduled for release in Russia on March 10.
Canceled: Warner Bros. announced on Monday that it cancels the Russian edition of Batman, originally scheduled for March 2, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia: No Red: The Walt Disney Company also issued a statement revealing that it was canceling all of its upcoming theatrical releases in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red, originally scheduled for release in Russia on March 10.
Sony Pictures also issued a statement canceling the release of Morbius in Russia, originally scheduled for March 24, along with other future releases.
Warner Bros. The statement said: “In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia has suspended the release of its feature film Batman in Russia.
“We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops. We hope for a speedy and peaceful resolution of this tragedy, “Warner said in a statement.
No Morbius: Sony Pictures also issued a statement canceling the release of Morbius in Russia, originally scheduled for March 24, along with other future releases
Disney issued a statement Monday afternoon that read, “Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including Pixar’s upcoming Turning Red.”
“We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation. In the meantime, given the scale of the emerging refugee crisis, we are working with our partners in non-governmental organizations to provide emergency and other humanitarian assistance to refugees, “Disney said in a statement.
Sony’s statement began: “Given the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the resulting uncertainty and humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, we will pause our planned film releases in Russia, including the upcoming Morbius.”
Unprovoked: Disney released a statement Monday afternoon that read: “Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are suspending the release of theatrical films in Russia, including Pixar’s upcoming Turning Red.”
Future: “We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation. In the meantime, given the scale of the emerging refugee crisis, we are working with our partners in non-governmental organizations to provide emergency and other humanitarian assistance to refugees, “Disney said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we hope that the crisis will be resolved quickly,” Sony said in a statement.
Other upcoming Sony films that may have canceled Russian releases include Father Stu (April 13) with Mark Wahlberg and Bullet Train (July 15) starring Brad Pitt.
Disney releases that could be affected include a pair of sequels to Marvel, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (May 6) and Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8), along with the animated Lightyear (June 17).
Bullet: Other upcoming Sony films that could cancel Russian releases include Father Stu (April 13) with Mark Wahlberg and Bullet Train (July 15) starring Brad Pitt
Although Warner Bros. have not committed to stopping or pausing other Russian releases, the next edition will release Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (April 15), DC League of Super Pets (May 20) and Elvis (June 24).
Russia is not usually a stable international market, but superheroes like Batman are doing well there.
Spider-Man: No Way Home withdrew $ 44 million from Russia, while Venom: Let There Be Carnage won $ 32 million, the largest international market for the film.
Edition: Although Warner Bros. have not committed to stopping or pausing other Russian editions, the next edition will release Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (April 15), DC League of Super Pets (May 20) and Elvis (June 24)