Hollywood Pauses Film Releases in Russia Including ‘The Batman’
- WarnerMedia, Sony and Universal announce response to invasion
- Disney said it would also provide humanitarian aid to region
Major Hollywood entertainment companies including Walt Disney Co. and WarnerMedia are pausing the releases of new films in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Disney has put on hold the debut of the new Pixar movie “Turning Red,” about a girl who turns into a giant panda, citing the “unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis”. The film will make its debut in the U.S. on the Disney+ streaming service March 11.