According to the New York Post, many cinemas are currently closed due to a public health threat in China. Even if they open by April, the film crew may not receive permission to enter.
The Sunday Times reports that China is the second largest box office country after the United States. It is possible that because of the coronavirus, the film, contrary to the expectations of the creators, will not be the highest grossing project in the history of the franchise.
In China, premieres of other Hollywood films have been postponed. Among them - “1917”, “The amazing journey of Dr. Doolittle”, “Little Women” and “Jojo's Rabbit.
Previously, the organizers of the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival and the 18th Hong Kong Film Financing Forum announced a decision to reschedule events due to an outbreak of coronavirus.