Sony Pictures has updated its film release calendar. The studio announced several changes. These shifts affect upcoming movies. Some films have new dates. Others are removed from the schedule. This helps the studio manage its lineup better.
(Sony Pictures Updates on Film Release Calendar)
“Kraven the Hunter” moves to a later date. It was set for October 6, 2023. Now it opens August 30, 2024. This delay gives more time for production.
“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” is off the calendar. It was planned for March 29, 2024. Sony has not shared a new date. Fans must wait for updates.
The next “Ghostbusters” film moves up. It was scheduled for December 20, 2023. Now it arrives March 29, 2024. This puts it in a spring slot.
“Bad Boys 4” shifts slightly. It was going to release May 24, 2024. Now it comes out June 14, 2024. This avoids summer competition.
An untitled Sony/Marvel project changes too. It was dated June 7, 2024. Now it lands July 12, 2024. This fits better with other releases.
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” also moves. It was planned for June 2023. Now it opens August 2, 2024. This gives more room for marketing.
“The Equalizer 3” keeps its current date. It stays on September 1, 2023. No changes are needed there.
Sony removed an untitled event film. It was set for October 2023. The studio did not explain why.
The horror film “They Listen” shifts. It was scheduled for August 2023. Now it releases January 2024. This targets a quieter period.
(Sony Pictures Updates on Film Release Calendar)
Sony did not give reasons for every change. But the studio said it adjusts dates to help films succeed. This is normal in Hollywood. Production issues or crowded weekends cause shifts. Sony wants each movie to find its audience. The updated calendar reflects this goal. The studio plans more announcements later.