THE SHINING Sequel DOCTOR SLEEP Shuffles Its Release Date A Few Months Early

THE SHINING Sequel DOCTOR SLEEP Shuffles Its Release Date A Few Months Early

In addition to date announcements regarding their DC slate, Warner Bros. has also changed the release date for their highly anticipated horror adaptation. DOCTOR SLEEP will now release months earlier.

By Dragonsfoe - Jan 31, 2019 06:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Horror
Source: Deadline
While adaptations based off of Stephen King properties have escalated in quanitity over the past few years, 2019 may be their most prolific yet. With Pet Sematary hitting theaters this Spring, It: Chapter 2 making its way in the fall, and the newly announced November date for Doctor Sleep, the level of excitement for these films have become a testament to King's influence on the page and on the big screen.

Yesterday Warner Bros. revealed the new premiere date for Doctor Sleep. The adaptation of Stephen King's acclaimed The Shining sequel will serve as a spiritual successor to Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, in addition to the novel. The horror film will drop November 8th 2019 domestically. 

As an event that was previously set for January of 2020, it shows confidence that Warner Bros. took the film out of the dreaded month, opting to release right after Halloween instead. Director Mike Flanagan, who directed all of The Haunting Of Hill House last year, will no doubt deliver a serviceable sequel. With a strong fanbase watching, the pressure is through the roof for the creative. The film features Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson as leads.

Are you looking forward to Doctor Sleep?
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GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/31/2019, 7:21 PM
One of my most anticipated movies of the year.
TheDpool
TheDpool - 2/1/2019, 1:18 AM
@BlackBeltJones - Me too but mainly because I'm looking forward to seeing McGregor in the role.

The book was a fun read but I'm slightly worried this'll ruin the effect the Shining has had for years.
StarlordsDad
StarlordsDad - 1/31/2019, 8:00 PM
Shows confidence in the movie I like it
WaffeX
WaffeX - 1/31/2019, 9:35 PM
Peter Jackson set to direct Tintin movie

Jackson has been tight-lipped on what adventure or adventures he would draw on for the film.

"There are so many good stories, and I just want to see what I feel like making. There are so many choices, and I couldn't tell you today which way I'm going," he added.

https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/peter-jackson-set-to-direct-tintin-movie-as-comic-book-character-turns-90
blitzburgh
blitzburgh - 1/31/2019, 10:08 PM
@Deetz I would like to speak on behalf of myself and others who will not be named that you please stop commenting on anything James Gunn related or any of the me-too movement after you supported that woman Asia who molested an underage boy thank you
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 1/31/2019, 10:46 PM
@blitzburgh - lmfao why did you bring this up here, was something said and then deleted?

And yeah, talk about shooting yourself in the head by supporting Asia.
blitzburgh
blitzburgh - 2/1/2019, 4:17 PM
@HeavyMetal4Life - oh yeah she deleted her comment
MartianManHuntr
MartianManHuntr - 1/31/2019, 10:38 PM
I don't think it will be anything like The shining but director is solid I think. Not sure if they will concentrate to explain the power "Shining" or will it be just background thing with great story, set and everything.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 1/31/2019, 11:01 PM
Whaley87
Whaley87 - 1/31/2019, 11:45 PM
@MUTO123 - Oh I love this one!
WackyBantha
WackyBantha - 2/1/2019, 2:05 AM
"The horror film will drop November 8th 2019 domestically."
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