TENET Moves Back Two Weeks As Director Christopher Nolan Remains Committed To Theatrical Release

TENET Moves Back Two Weeks As Director Christopher Nolan Remains Committed To Theatrical Release

While it's been widely speculated for months now that Tenet would shift dates, Warner Bros. has finally decided to move back Christopher Nolan's sci-fi/action epic from July 17 to the end of the month.

By RohanPatel - Jun 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

As this week draws to a close, Warner Bros. has officially announced its decision to push back the highly anticipated theatrical release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet by two weeks from July 17 to July 31. 

With a number of major theater chains still closed across the globe due to the currently ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the decision to move back should come as no surprise to anyone following the story, but it appears as though WB did hold off as long as they could before making the call.

However, despite the move, it remains to be seen whether Tenet will actually be able to open on its new date as coronavirus case numbers continue to rise across the United States.

While Tenet isn't coming on July 17, another Nolan classic is, as WB has announced plans to bring Inception back to the big screen just in time for its 10-year anniversary. In a statement, the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) said, "We are excited that our partners at Warner Bros. will offer a new generation of film fans the opportunity to enjoy Inception the way it was originally intended to be seen — on the big screen. Over these last months we have been keeping Warner Bros. closely informed of our work towards reopening our theatres in accordance with governmental health and safety requirements, and we are looking forward to audiences enjoying Tenet in our theaters all around the world on July 31st."

Plot details remain under wraps, but the cast is headlined by John David Washington (BlacKkKlansmanBallers), who is joined by Robert Pattinson (The BatmanHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), Dimple Kapadia (Dil Chahta Hai; Dil Aashna Hai), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of UltronKick-Ass), Clémence Poésy (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; In Bruges), Himesh Patel (YesterdayAvenue 5), Michael Caine (The Dark Knight; The Prestige), and Kenneth Branagh (Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsMurder on the Orient Express).
 

John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle “Tenet.”

Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Not time travel. Inversion.

The international cast of “Tenet” also includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.

Nolan wrote and directed the film, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story to the screen. “Tenet” is produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan. Thomas Hayslip served as executive producer.

Nolan’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Jennifer Lame, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson, and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher. The score is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

“Tenet” was filmed on location across seven countries.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a Film by Christopher Nolan, “Tenet.” Warner Bros. Pictures is distributing “Tenet” worldwide and has slated the film for a July 17, 2020 release.


 

Tenet hits theaters July 31
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tmp3
tmp3 - 6/12/2020, 3:46 PM
So the movie to open cinemas now is... Mulan? Or will that get delayed too, haha.
dracula
dracula - 6/12/2020, 3:59 PM
@tmp3 - at this point why not just cancel 2020 and move all movies forward 1 year from their original release date
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 6/12/2020, 4:30 PM
@tmp3 - Well if NYC and LA open their theaters in the next few weeks, perhaps it could meet its release date. If not, it will move. I think Disney really wants this to be a big screen movie because it can draw an audience unlike Artemis Fowl. There is no way they will dump it in Disney+ or on VOD.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 6/12/2020, 5:31 PM
@tmp3 - I don't think Disney ever had much faith in Mulan. It was supposed to be aimed at China and they aren't fully open yet either. Even pre-covid 19, the pre-order ticket sales were less than 30 mil so that was already an indication on their end of a flop. Mulan is only opening in theaters to fulfill "contractual obligations" and not to piss of NATO. Disney's true plan was to just release it on premium VOD but that idea pissed off a lot of investors from China and NATO.

Disney+ is not an option for Mulan as they will be flushing down a 200 million dollar film.
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/12/2020, 6:51 PM
@tmp3

[frick] YES LETS [frick]ING GO. TWO WEEKS? TWO WEEKS IS THE DELAY??

GIVE IT TO ME!😳😭🤭

Sorry I’m hyped.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/13/2020, 8:41 AM
@regularmovieguy - Cinemas won't be open even 2 weeks after the original release date.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 6/12/2020, 3:49 PM
That is such a little day though, COVID-19 will still be around by then. This barely changes anything.

tmp3
tmp3 - 6/12/2020, 3:50 PM
@NinnesMBC - It gives New York time to re-open their cinemas
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 6/12/2020, 5:38 PM
@NinnesMBC - they chose July 31 because that's when most of the theaters are expected to be fully open again. The film would've flopped on July 19 because the movie is supposed to be long as hell. Even if it sold out every showtime the film would have grossed less than 60 mil on its 1st weekend which is a flop for a film that cost 200 - 250 mil.
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