Peter Rabbit 2 becomes the latest Hollywood movie to be postponed by coronavirus

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway had been due to come out in Britain on March 27 in time for Easter

Families told of their disappointment today after Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway was put back by more than four months due to the escalating coronavirus crisis. The movie, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and the voice of James Corden, was due to be released across Europe on March 27 and in the US on April 3.

However, Sony Pictures announced today that the release date had been pushed back to August 7 amid the spread of the infection which has killed 4,000 people.

Mother Danielle Kirk tweeted: ‘Just seen they’ve moved the release date for Peter Rabbit 2, my kids gonna be f***ing furious - you monsters.’

Twitter user Daisy added: ‘Actually so annoyed Peter Rabbit 2 has been delayed until August. Was so excited to watch it at the end of this month.’ And Michelle from Basildon, Essex, tweeted Cineworld to say: ‘I just read that Peter Rabbit 2 won’t be released until August now due to the coronavirus. Is this correct? I already have tickets booked for it. My daughter is looking forward to it.’

Meanwhile US-based film critic Mike McGranaghan said: ‘This doesn’t bode well for the summer blockbusters. If freaking Peter Rabbit 2 is getting postponed because of coronavirus fears, can Black Widow and other high profile films be far behind?’

It comes a week after the biggest film release of next month, the new James Bond film No Time to Die, was postponed from early April to November.

Much of that film’s early promotion had already begun.

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