WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film The Batman in Russia due to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the superhero film was pulled from its Russian release in the 11th hour due to difficulties in pulling the film this close to release.
The Walt Disney Company said in a statement that they are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red from Pixar. Given the scale of the emerging refugee crises, we are working with ourNGO partners to provide urgent aid and other humanitarian assistance to refugees.
The Batman was going to be released in Russia on March 3 as part of its global release. The Batman was removed from the release schedule in Russia because of this move, and we'll likely see companies doing the same thing. All releases are getting pulled for now, which includes big releases like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as well as the upcoming animated comedy Turning Red. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will be released on April 14 and DC League of Super-Pets will be released on May 19.
The first movie releases in Russia were pulled by the Disney Company. Spider-Man: No Way Home pulled in $44.5 million in Russia, making it the highest grossing superhero film in the country. With Warner Bros. pulling The Batman, it will be interesting to see how many other big releases follow.
The Batman will be released in the US on March 4. Disney pulled its upcoming releases in Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine.
One of the most anticipated movies of the year is The Batman. Sony's Morbius is one of the anticipated blockbusters that will be released in Russia.
Which villain should Robert Pattinson face in a sequel to The Batman? The Batman will not be released in Russia. As the situation changes, we will keep an eye on it. It had a long production with many release date delays before finally setting its premiere date for this week in stone. Future business decisions will be made based on the situation. If the conflicts are not resolved, other Warner Bros. releases will likely be pulled as well.
We hope for a peaceful resolution to this tragedy. Disney+ will show Turning Red on March 11.