‘A Quiet Place II’ release to be delayed due to coronavirus

“A Quiet Place II” will delay its box office release because of the coronavirus spread, the film’s director John Krasinski announced Thursday.

What’s going on?

• The upcoming horror film sequel will hold off its release because of the widespread coronavirus.
• Krasinski said: “To all our ‘A Quiet Place fans,’ one of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together. Well due to the ever-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that. As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie ... I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together! So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon! #AQuietPlace2...Take2.”

Why now?

• The decision came less than 24 hours after Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson also tested positive for COVID-19, which they announced Wednesday night.

Other cancellations

• “No Time to Die” postponed its release date from April to November.
• Shows like “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” will be taped without audiences.
• There was some speculation that Disney films “Mulan” and “Black Widow” could be canceled because of the coronavirus, too. “Fast 9” and “Wonder Woman 1984” are also major films set to be released this year that could be delayed, too.