A strikeWriters Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild - Federation of American Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) ongoing process is raising concerns in the film industry, and the disneycould be impacted by the possible postponement of four of its films scheduled for 2023.
Bringing together actors and screenwriters, it's the first time both unions have gone on strike since the 1960s, and it's already affecting release schedules for some movies.
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Universal Pictures had to cancel the official release of “Oppenheimer” in the United States, and the film “Challengers” with Zendaya had its release postponed to April 2024.
According to a Bloomberg report, Disney is also facing the possibility of delaying four of its films due to the strike. The main reason would be the difficulty of promoting the films if SAG-AFTRA continues to strike.
The Disney movies that are in danger of being delayed are as follows:
(Image: Disney Studios/reproduction)
Scheduled for November 22, it is a bet by Disney Animation Studios to attract audiences amid the post-pandemic recovery.
The studio seeks to repeat the success of productions such as “Lightyear”, “Strange World” and “Elemental”, which did not perform well at the box office.
(Image: Imaginarium Productions/reproduction)
Starring Michael Fassbender and directed by Taika Waititi, set for release on November 17th. Production has faced challenges since 2019, having to replace Armie Hammer with Will Arnett due to the actor's controversies.
(image: Searchlight Pictures/playback)
Starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, set for release September 28. The film is based on a 1992 novel and features a story of resurrection and the quest for equality.
(image: Searchlight Pictures/playback)
Starring Jonathan Majors, the release is scheduled for December 8. However, Majors has been the subject of controversy following an arrest in March, which left Disney and Searchlight Pictures uncertain about whether the film will be shown.
While the “Haunted Mansion” and “The Marvels” movies seem to have their release dates secure due to the marketingadvanced, remaining Disney films could see imminent delays due to uncertainty over the length of the strike.
Disney, with its many production studios, can be affected in different productions, especially those produced by Searchlight Pictures, acquired after the purchase of 20th Century Fox in 2019.
At the moment, it remains to await the decision of the studios on the postponement of the films in question, while writers and actors seek fair pay amid the changes brought about by the age of streaming and AI.
The film industry faces challenges in an ever-changing environment, and decisions about delaying films will depend on careful review to ensure success and fairness for all involved.