Marvel Us Disney Episode 59: Black Widow Release, Sam Raimi, and Disney's Film Slate

Black Widow Release Date Dilemma

• 📅 The final trailer and poster for Black Widow dropped on March 9th, 2020, but its May 1st release date is uncertain due to global events.
• 🎬 Unlike Sony and Universal pushing back Bond 25, Disney faces challenges moving "Black Widow" due to a crowded release schedule, potentially competing with its own films.
• 🌍 The closure of theaters in China and Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak impacts the film's potential box office performance.

Sam Raimi Directs Doctor Strange

• 🧙‍♂️ Sam Raimi is confirmed to direct "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" after Scott Derrickson stepped away.
• 🎬 Raimi's involvement was hinted at when he appeared on John Favreau's "Chef" show, leading to speculation.
• 🚗 Fans are anticipating a cameo from Raimi's signature car, a callback to his previous directorial work.

Disney CEO Transition and Market Impact

• 👑 Bob Chapek replaced Bob Iger as CEO of The Walt Disney Company on February 25th, 2020.
• 📉 Wall Street experienced its worst day in over a decade on March 9th, with the S&P 500 dropping significantly.
• 🚧 Projects like Phase One of Avengers Campus and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are expected to proceed, but Phase Two of Avengers Campus and the Cherry Tree Lane project at Epcot are on hold.

Future Marvel and Disney Film Releases

• 🚀 The discussion covers upcoming films including "Mulan" (March 27th), "The New Mutants" (April 3rd), "Black Widow" (May 1st), and "Artemis Fowl" (May 29th).
• 🎮 "Free Guy" starring Ryan Reynolds is highlighted for its promotional push to keep the actor happy for "Deadpool 3."
• 🎬 Upcoming Marvel films include "Morbius" (July 31st), "Venom 2" (October 2nd), and "The Eternals" (November 6th), with "Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" also mentioned.
• 📺 Disney+ series like "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" (August 28th) and "The Mandalorian" Season 2 (October) are discussed, with emphasis on the new production technology used for "The Mandalorian."

Bond 25 and Trolls World Tour Release Shifts

• 🚗 "No Time to Die" (Bond 25) was pushed from April 10th to November 12th (UK) and November 25th (US) due to global concerns.
• 🎶 This shift allowed "Trolls World Tour" to move into the April 10th Easter weekend slot.
• 🎬 The impact of these release date changes on other studios and Disney's own tightly packed schedule is examined.