Disney pulls 'Black Widow' release as coronavirus shutters movie theaters

Fans will have to keep waiting to see Natasha Romanoff fly solo.
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Disney pulls 'Black Widow' release as coronavirus shutters movie theaters
Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is finally getting a solo movie, but coronavirus has pushed it back. Credit: film frame / marvel / disney

Marvel's Black Widow standalone movie is the latest big blockbuster delayed as coronavirus and social distancing alter daily life. The Disney title was scheduled to open May 1, but with more movie theaters limiting capacity or closing their doors altogether, the studio has postponed Widow's solo outing for the time being.

As coronavirus prevention limited large crowds and social gatherings, Disney delayed the premieres of Mulan, New Mutants, and Antlers, but held onto the release date of this tentpole for as long as possible. Disney parks have also closed to the public. Other studios have opted to move up films' digital releases, but no one has canceled a theatrical debut altogether in favor of a digital one.

For a full list of movie releases delayed by coronavirus, click here.


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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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