Warner Bros. Shakes Up Release Schedule, Delaying The Bride! and More

Release dates are some of Hollywood’s most valuable natural resources. Often the window when a movie is set for release, or if it’s delayed or advanced, can tell you a lot about what to expect when you sit down in the theater. Warner Bros. just gave its schedule a huge shake-up—and while you don’t have to worry about Superman, it’s safe in July, a few other films are not so lucky. Let’s break it down. In terms of io9 readers, the biggest and most disappointing move has to do with Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. This is the Bride of Frankenstein movie that may also be a musical and despite that sounding like a huge, huge, swing, we were excited, especially given its original September 26 release date. Alas, that is no longer and now The Bride! has been delayed almost six months, coming out March 6, 2026. It’s a window Warner Bros. has had success with—Dune, Godzilla x Kong, etc.—so we’ve still got our fingers crossed. It’ll open against a new ... Read full article.