‘The Batman’, Disney Pause Theatrical Releases In Russia
etcanada.comDisney is taking their own stand against Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continues. On Monday, Disney has decided to pull theatrical releases from Russia as a response to the growing conflict.
According to Deadline, other studios are coming up with their own strategies for temporary measures. READ MORE: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Boards Train For Warsaw Amid Crisis In Ukraine Per the outlet, the economic ban cuts off significant capital.
Over $445m was made at Russian box offices last year amid the pandemic. Those numbers have been as high as $1.3 billion in 2013.
Marvel’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” recently brought in nearly $45 million. “Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming ‘Turning Red’ from Pixar,” said Disney in a statement. “We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation.
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