Some of the most anticipated movies of the year are now officially being pulled from the box office.
A new form of the Coronavirus, aka the Delta variant, is creating a major rise in cases. According to the CDC, it’s not only a more contagious strand of the virus, but also affecting those who are already vaccinated. They’re even recommending those who haven’ been vaccinated already to do so while mandating masks in public indoor places.
With the new precautions in place, many avid moviegoers are now hesitant on hitting their favorite theaters to see some of the biggest flicks this year. Major film distributors aren’t even waiting for the new guidelines that the government plans to enforce, as they already pushed the release dates for some their biggest blockbusters back to 2022.
Aside from the three confirmed films that were put on pause below, other rumored movie titles that are expected to experience delays include Mission Impossible 7 (Paramount), Venom (Sony Pictures), No Time to Die (MGM), Dune (Warner Brothers) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (Marvel).
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Jackass Forever (February 4, 2022)
The long-awaited hiatus to watch Johnny Knoxville and his gang partake in dangerous stunts will have to continue. With an original set release date of October 22, 2021, Jackass Forever is now looking to hit the box office on February 4, 2022. The fourth installment in the film’s franchise, Jackass, comes 11 years after the series’ original conclusion. This movie will include more outrageous stunts, pranks and comedy skits while incapsulating the friendship the gang holds for each other. Guest stars expected to be making appearances include Machine Gun Kelly, Tyler the Creator, Eric Andre and many more.
Top Gun: Maverick (May 27, 2022)
The sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun with Tom Cruise has been delayed yet again. Top Gun: Maverick has continued to be postponed by the company, since 2019. The film’s original date was set for June 26, 2020 before the global pandemic sweeped the US, but then was postponed to November 19, 2021. Due to the Delta variant, Paramount Pictures finally agreed to distribute the film in theaters on Memorial Day Weekend, May 27, 2022. The movie is expected to follow Maverick’s story after 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviator pilots.
Clifford the Big Red Dog (TBA)
With an original release date of September 17, 2021, Paramount Pictures’ release of Clifford the Big Red Dog has been pulled from the big screen. A new premiere date has yet to be set for fans. The live-action film is based off the popular children’s book series created by Norman Bridwell and PBS animated show about dog owner, Emily Elizabeth and her 25-foot-tall red dog going on adventures. It will give viewers the ultimate origin story, taking place in the Big Apple, all about a girl and her love for her dog.
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