Pixar Animation Studios has confirmed that their upcoming film, Soul has been bumped from a June 19 premiere to November 20, taking over the date that was previously slated for the release of Raya and The Last Dragon.
The latest poster for “Soul” reveals the newly-established release date for the film.
Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it that makes you… YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions. “Soul” is directed by two-time Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Up,” “Inside Out”) and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (“Lou” short).
Following the March 6 opening of “Onward,” Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” hits theaters on November 20.
The box office is seeing a substantial decline in ticket sales due to the global concerns of COVID-19. Less people leaving their homes, combined with theater chains limiting their individual theater capacity, resulted in ticket sales reaching their lowest levels in 20 years. This weekend in North America alone, ticket sales accounted for just $55 million at the box office.
Increasing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus epidemic has resulted in most overseas theaters closing their doors. Over in North America, the majority of theaters have remained opened for business. The two largest cinema chains, AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas, have been filling their seats to 50% capacity in order to provide adequate spacing for moviegoers. Both chains have pledged to clean their theaters in between showings.
“Onward” finished in first place at the box office this weekend, but dropped a massive 73% since last weekend’s opening of $40 million. “Onward” brought in $10.5 million, which increased its domestic total to $61 million. Overseas, the film brought in $6.8 million, which increased its overseas box office total to $41 million. “Onward’s” worldwide box office total is currently sitting at $102 million.
“The Call Of The Wild” finished in eighth place and brought in $2 million for Disney. So far, “The Call Of The Wild” has made $62 million domestically and $45 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $107 million.
Several highly anticipated movies, “A Quiet Place Part 2”, “Mulan” and “No Time To Die”, were supposed to open in the coming weeks, but had their release dates put on hold. “Black Widow” is still scheduled to open on May 1st, but that can change in the coming days or weeks.
Meet Joel Gardner. Joel is a middle-school band teacher who finally gets his big break until a mishap sends Joel to The Great Before. Joel must convince a fellow Soul to help him get back by explaining why life is so worth living.
Disney*Pixar’s “Soul” opens in theaters on June 19th.
Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22, who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.
Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Daveed Diggs, “Soul” is directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”), co-directed by Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”) and produced by Academy Award nominee Dana Murray (Pixar short “Lou”). Globally renowned musician Jon Batiste will be writing original jazz music for the film, and Oscar®-winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (“The Social Network”), from Nine Inch Nails, will compose an original score that will drift between the real and soul worlds.
“Onward” came in first place at the box office bringing in $40 million. Overseas, the film brought in an additional $28 million, bringing its worldwide box office total to $68 million.
Although “Onward” finished #1 at the box office, the movie also opened with one of the lowest openings ever for a Pixar animated film. The only other Pixar films to have lower opening weekends were “The Good Dinosaur” with $39 million and “A Bug’s Life” with $33 million. However, adjusted for inflation, “Onward” had the less impressive opening of the three movies.
“The Call Of The Wild” finished in fifth place with $7 million. So far, “The Call Of The Wild” has made $56 million domestically and $43 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office take to $99 million. Things are not looking good for “The Call Of The Wild” at the box office and Disney is expected to lose around $50 million in the end.
In this new clip from “Onward”, Ian (Tom Holland) receives a little encouragement from his big brother Barley (Chris Pratt). Unfortunately for Barley, Ian’s magical skills can still use some work and things do not go according to plan.
“Onward” opens in theaters on March 6th.
Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae.
