Coronavirus postpones James Bond movie

By Camden Mondeaux on March 5, 2020

FILE – The release of the James Bond movie “No Time To Die” has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about coronavirus. MGM, Universal and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced on Twitter Wednesday that the film would be pushed back from its April release to November 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn/File)

The release of the new James Bond movie “No Time To Die” will be pushed back several months because of rising concerns of the coronavirus.

By: Cami Mondeaux

Film producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, along with MGM and Universal, announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. Producers moved the original release date from April to November.

Now, UK theaters will release the film Nov. 12 and then hit the big screen worldwide Nov. 25.

MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020. pic.twitter.com/a9h1RP5OKd

— James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020

Publicity plans and strategies for the James Bond movie have been canceled in China, Japan and South Korea because of the virus outbreak. The coronavirus started in China and has since spread across the globe.

The film is already gaining attention ahead of its release — especially after announcing Billie Eilish singing the new theme song.