The coronavirus has turned 2020 upside down, and one of the most unexpected victims is the film industry. With public gatherings becoming increasingly dangerous during the pandemic, movie theaters in highly affected areas like China and Italy are shuttered.
France has created a limited seating ban, allowing people only to sit in every other row. In the US, movie theaters are still open — though that could easily change.
Early predictions already have the global box office taking a hit north of $5 billion this year due to precautions around COVID-19. Related: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus It’s not surprising many studios have decided to wait it out, holding back their big properties until this is all over.
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