Peter Rabbit 2 delayed over coronavirus fears

Peter Rabbit 2 has grow to be the second film to be delayed over coronavirus fears.

The household movie sequel, which stars James Corden because the voice of the titular rabbit, was initially set for launch on March 27, but it surely’s now been pushed again to August 7.

It’s the second movie to have its launch affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, after the 25th James Bond instalment No Time to Die additionally just lately introduced its postponement.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony made the choice to push again Peter Rabbit 2‘s launch date due to its worldwide aspirations, with the primary movie raking in $236 million of its $351 million field workplace from exterior the US.

In the UK, Peter Rabbit was the largest household movie of 2018, beating off competitors from Pixar’s Coco with its £41 million field workplace haul.

Peter Rabbit 2 additionally options the voices of Margot Robbie and Elizabeth Debicki, whereas Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson and David Oyelowo all have live-action roles.

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While the household movie and No Time to Die are at present the one movies to have their launch dates pushed again in response to the virus outbreak, there are fears it might have an effect on extra titles within the months to return.

Peter Rabbit 2 (also called Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway in some international locations) is now set to reach in cinemas on August 7, 2020.

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