Top 10 Movies That Should've Been Released in 2020 (So Far)
#10: “Soul” (2020)
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Whereas “Trolls World Tour” and “Scoob!” jumped on the digital bandwagon early on, other animated films are still eyeing wide theatrical releases. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” was incomplete when the pandemic hit. Thus, the studio pushed the film back a year to July 2, 2021, taking “Sing 2’s” original release date. Pixar’s “Soul” was slated to come out in June, but Disney decided to hold off until November 20. “Soul” was given a slot reserved for “Raya and the Last Dragon,” which is now scheduled to come out on March 12, 2021. Whether or not Disney sticks to this wide release date, “Soul” has received a seal of approval from the Cannes Film Festival, which bodes well for its awards and critical buzz.
#9: “The French Dispatch” (TBA)
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Like “Soul,” Wes Anderson’s latest is another Cannes selection that’s been affected by recent events. Remember when the poster and trailer for “The French Dispatch” hit back in February? Remember when we thought the film would be in theaters by April? Needless to say, that didn’t exactly pan out. While “The French Dispatch” was rescheduled for an October debut, Disney removed it from their release calendar in July. Whenever it comes out, we expect the studio will want to line the film’s release up with awards season, given Anderson’s past track record and the amazing ensemble cast. The Oscars notably expanded their eligibility window to February 2021, with the ceremony slated for April 25, 2021. So, a late 2020 or early 2021 release seems probable.
#8: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (2021)
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We were all intrigued when it was announced that Jason Reitman would be taking up his father’s mantle, directing a “Ghostbusters” sequel set in the same universe as the first two movies. Our interest heightened with the release of the first trailer, which looked so different from what we’d come to expect from this franchise. While not everyone was immediately won over by the new direction, people were generally excited to see what Reitman had cooked up on July 10, 2020. Well, now we’ll have to wait until March 5, 2021, almost a year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. We can safely say that we ain’t afraid of no ghost, at least compared to the real-world horrors 2020 has brought us.
#7: “F9” (2021)
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With John Cena making his debut as Dom’s estranged brother, Sung Kang making his long-awaited return as Han, and friggin magnet planes, “F9” had us all counting down the days until its May 2020 release. Unfortunately, Dom and his family ran into some traffic on the way to the movies. “F9” won’t be arriving until at least April 2, 2021. When it does finally hit theaters, the film’s box office performance could be very telling for the future of cinema. Universal notably reached a deal with AMC in July 2020, allowing their movies to play in the chain’s theaters for 17 days before being made available on-demand. Will “F9” bring people racing to theaters or will this shorter theatrical window lead to more streaming?
#6: “No Time to Die” (2020)
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“No Time to Die” was the first major studio production to postpone its release due to the outbreak, switching from April to November 2020. At first, a lot of people saw this as an overreaction. After all, how big of an effect could this virus possibly have? The 25th Bond film was ahead of curve, however, as COVID-19 proved far more serious than many anticipated. After “No Time to Die” got delayed, it wasn’t long until other studios followed suit. Daniel Craig was also the last person to host “SNL” before the sketch comedy series shifted to an “At Home” format. Until Craig’s final outing as 007 hits theaters, we have a thrilling trailer and a haunting Billie Eilish song to hold us over.
#5: “A Quiet Place Part II” (2021)
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On March 8, 2020, the sequel to “A Quiet Place” had its world premiere in New York. Three days later, the outbreak was officially deemed a pandemic. Audiences were just a couple of weeks away from seeing “A Quiet Place Part II” on the big screen, although it quickly became clear that they’d have to wait longer. While it was initially rescheduled for a September release, Paramount ultimately pushed the film back again to April 23, 2021. Ironically, it at times feels like we’re living in a post-apocalyptic world like the Abbott family. The film’s delay is just one of the many disappointments that 2020 has brought us, but at least John Krasinski has delivered some good news during this time.
#4: “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020)
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Even before the pandemic, the “Wonder Woman” sequel’s release date was all over the map. After moving it from December to November 2019, Warner Bros. announced that the film’s release would be held off until June 2020. “Wonder Woman 1984” was poised to be one of the studio’s event pictures for the summer movie season. Alas, 2020 didn’t exactly have a summer movie season for obvious reasons. Warner Bros. postponed the superhero film until August, hoping to salvage what was left of the summer. As that date drew closer, though, Warner Bros. decided that October 2 would be more realistic. It wouldn’t be surprising if Warner Bros. delayed yet again, at least in the U.S., but only Diana’s Lasso of Truth has the answer.
#3: “Mulan” (2020)
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From “Artemis Fowl” to “Hamilton,” the Mouse House has dropped a few of its planned theatrical releases on Disney+ as a result of the outbreak. For much of 2020 however, Disney seemed resolute on a theatrical release for "Mulan", delaying its release again and again. Considering the positive buzz the film garnered following its March 9 premiere, we can see why. After all, the remakes of “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” and “Beauty and the Beast” all made over $1 billion. However, in August Disney announced that "Mulan" will indeed be coming to Disney+, available on September 4th for the premium fee of $29.99. Apparently, Disney is so confident in the film that a sequel is already in the works.
#2: “Black Widow” (2020)
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It’s surreal to think that it’s been over a year since the last MCU movie came out. “Black Widow” was not only set to kick off this cinematic universe’s fourth phase, but also the summer movie season on May 1. Now, Disney is hoping that Natasha Romanoff’s first solo outing will stimulate the holiday box office. “Black Widow” is currently slated for November 6, 2020, taking the spot that had been booked for “The Eternals.” Of course, this sparked a chain reaction with several other upcoming MCU movies having to rearrange their release dates. It goes to show that the effects of the pandemic will extend long beyond 2020, but everything we’ve seen so far indicates that “Black Widow” will be worth the wait. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. “Candyman” (2020) Delayed from June 12, 2020 to October 16, 2020 “Free Guy” (2020) Delayed from July 3, 2020 to December 11, 2020 “In the Heights” (2021) Delayed from June 26, 2020 to June 18, 2021 “Top Gun: Maverick” (2021) Delayed from June 26, 2020 to July 2, 2021 “The New Mutants” (2020) Let’s Be Honest, This Movie Is Never Coming Out
#1: "Tenet" (2020)
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If there’s one thing that Christopher Nolan is determined to preserve, it’s the theatrical experience. As such, there’s no doubt that “Tenet” will play in theaters. The question is when. After multiple delays, Warner Bros. announced in late July that “Tenet” would open internationally before its U.S. release. As of writing, the ambitious spy thriller is scheduled to come out on August 26, 2020 in Canada, the U.K., and several other countries. The plan is to release “Tenet” in the U.S. on September 3, but only in certain cities at first. From there, it will slowly open up across the country. It’s an unconventional distribution model for unpredictable times. However “Tenet” performs, it’ll likely set a precedent going forward.
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