SHERLOCK HOLMES 3 Release Date Has Been Delayed A Year; Will Now Debut December 2021

SHERLOCK HOLMES 3 Release Date Has Been Delayed A Year; Will Now Debut December 2021

Bringing Robert Downey Jr. back to a role he's been playing nearly as long as Tony Stark, Sherlock Holmes 3 will see both him & Jude Law return as Holmes & Watson, in what'll hopefully be a worthy sequel.

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By Dragonsfoe - Mar 05, 2019 08:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Sherlock Holmes
Source: Deadline
It's no secret that Sherlock Holmes 3 has been in development hell for around a decade. With the last sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, hitting theaters late 2011, it seems as though Warner Bros. has had a hard time getting it off the ground.

Due to the business and scheduling conflicts of both Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr., it has been a hot minute since they appeared as the iconic literary duo on the big screen. Last year it was announced that they are officially on board for a third installment, but according to the latest reports, we'll have to wait a year loinger to see it.

According to Deadline, Sherlock Holmes 3 has changed its release date, shifting from a December 2020 debut to Christmas 2021. To be exact, the film will make its way into theaters December 22, 2021, in direct competition with Wicked, Hotel Transylvania 4 and Avatar 3.

The reasons behind the changes are unknown, but the news came with intriguing details. The studio has made way for an untitled live-action event film to replace Holmes' Christmas 2020 date - The Trench, perhaps?

Are you excited for Sherlock Holmes 3? Sound off below.
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manymade1
manymade1 - 3/5/2019, 8:49 PM
I don't think this movies ever gonna come out. Shame. I really enjoyed the first 2.
Origame
Origame - 3/6/2019, 1:47 AM
@manymade1 - probably waiting for downey's commitment with the mcu to be done first.
ThorArms
ThorArms - 3/5/2019, 8:52 PM
Cancel it
MexCowboyNation
MexCowboyNation - 3/5/2019, 9:02 PM
Still need to see the first two.
Rosraf
Rosraf - 3/6/2019, 1:10 AM
@CowboyNation214 - Glad you’re not in a hurry. They’re pretty good though.
Saintsinnister
Saintsinnister - 3/5/2019, 9:06 PM
I don't mind them taking their time. The competition is weak so far that weekend. I really like Sherlock Holmes, especially this version.
KWilly
KWilly - 3/5/2019, 9:06 PM
RDJ ain't getting any younger, lol.
Rosraf
Rosraf - 3/6/2019, 1:11 AM
@KWilly - But he could play Holmes well into old age, if he wanted to.
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 3/5/2019, 9:08 PM
Wicked is in the lead by a mile right now for me.
dracula
dracula - 3/5/2019, 9:17 PM
Enjoyed the first film, second film was a major disapointment, then I discovered Sherlock, have no interest in this movie anymore
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 3/5/2019, 9:28 PM
@BestAtWhatIDo

Wow
SecretAgent008
SecretAgent008 - 3/5/2019, 9:30 PM
Hopefully Guy Ritchie won't be busy with an Aladdin sequel
Bokis
Bokis - 3/5/2019, 9:48 PM
I'm down to see another Holmes movie with RDJ and Jude Law. I really dug the style of the first two movies and they have a real banger of a soundtrack!
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 3/5/2019, 10:04 PM
Gotta make time/room for the inevitable spin-off!
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 3/5/2019, 10:11 PM
At this point, it's just weird to see RDJ in any other role other than Stark.
Toecutter
Toecutter - 3/5/2019, 10:29 PM
I didn't even know this was still going to happen, but if it does, I'm cool with it. I liked the first two.
PsychoManiacJacky
PsychoManiacJacky - 3/5/2019, 10:38 PM
They should recast the roles with Will Ferrell as Sherlock and John C. Reilly as Watson. I could definitely see them working perfectly in those roles and am sure it would guarantee just as much box office success.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 3/6/2019, 2:12 AM
@PsychoManiacJacky - I got bad news for you then buddy...
MarkV
MarkV - 3/5/2019, 10:49 PM
Hope they finally get this right. So close.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 3/6/2019, 2:11 AM
Game of Shawods was great, so I can’t wait for a third one
Fishandchips
Fishandchips - 3/6/2019, 3:47 AM
I didn't even know they were making a third, so I guess this is kinda good news for me haha hopefully it does drop, I really liked the first 2.
SuperManes
SuperManes - 3/6/2019, 5:00 AM
Shame if it never happens, really enjoyed the first 2 especially one. Really like RDJ's Holmes but all fail to compare to Benedicts portrayal.
QuietStorm
QuietStorm - 3/6/2019, 5:45 AM
For some reason I want to see this more because i watched Tag last night. Renner's character had that Sherlock/Equalizer thought process thing. I need both Denzel and Renner in the next installment.
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