Filthy Jawa 362 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 It was announced today, as I'm sure you all know, that Ep. IX is scheduled to come out May 24, 2019. It just feels more right to me than these December releases. Link to post Share on other sites
Poe Dameron 483 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 It was announced today, as I'm sure you all know, that Ep. IX is scheduled to come out May 24, 2019. It just feels more right to me than these December releases.Dumb move. Letting Avatar run them off the better date. Link to post Share on other sites
DANA-kin Skywalker 354 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I wonder if it was mutually agreed upon as per Disney's licensing agreement with Fox. You want Avatar theme parks? Give us dibs on the movie release date. Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Jawa 362 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I had read it was because of Frozen 2, but Avatar makes more sense as a direct competitor. I never saw Avatar so I can't even imagine why there would be any competition. I suppose I might be biased though. Link to post Share on other sites
DANA-kin Skywalker 354 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I saw avatar, didn't think it was anything special, but it made a sh*t-illion and one dollars. *shrugs* Link to post Share on other sites
Ryn 1,286 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I thought Avatar was pretty underwhelming. However, its 3-D effects were perfection. Link to post Share on other sites
Odine 1,181 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 That's a shame. I liked that Christmas = Star Wars. Now it can just be released at the same time as all spring blockbusters. Link to post Share on other sites
Odine 1,181 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I thought Avatar was pretty underwhelming. However, its 3-D effects were perfection.Whilst micro-dosing LSD that film was mind blowing. Once you got through the restlessness Link to post Share on other sites
Ryn 1,286 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Try full-on dosing to A Clockwork Orange. Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Wader 272 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I think the December date was better. I hate Christmas so at least there was something for me to be festive about leading into December. The bigger news for me was Indiana Jones 5 with Spielberg & Ford. It wasn't a shock since they kept saying it would happen, but I honestly didn't believe it would happen (still hopefully won't). Now I'm all for redeeming themselves after the mess that was Crystal Skull...but 2020....we made jokes 10 years ago that Harrison would be too old. Just let it go. If they HAVE to keep it going, and I can't believe I'll say it, reboot it. To make this work, they're gonna need to shake up the formula anyway, and is it really worth it at this point? Link to post Share on other sites
Poe Dameron 483 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I had read it was because of Frozen 2, but Avatar makes more sense as a direct competitor. I never saw Avatar so I can't even imagine why there would be any competition. I suppose I might be biased though.Avatar's release dates were announced just a few days ago. I don't think it's a coincidence. Link to post Share on other sites
RamonAtila 92 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Could this be like the time that they said the Last Jedi was supposed to be released in May? Link to post Share on other sites
Mara Jade Skywalker 958 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Booooooo. I liked Christmas Star Wars. Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas1138 1,730 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Proof that people will complain about anything. I griped about TFA being a December release - and now I'm bummed we're going back to May.Proof that people will complain about anything. I griped about TFA being a December release - and now I'm bummed we're going back to May. Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Jawa 362 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm a fan of tradition. Late May was always Star Wars for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Star Wars blinking because of an Avatar sequel is both amazing and speaks to the very real danger that Star Wars is in danger of oversaturation.  Avatar was incredibly underwhelming, but did really well because it was the first huge 3D movie. If it was anyone other than Cameron, I would say that they're stupid for not releasing it in December, but he has a way of making boatloads of money from ridiculous concepts. Link to post Share on other sites
The Choc 1,673 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I don't see how Star Wars is blinking. The Avatar sequels are scheduled for December 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025. How is moving EpisodecIX from December 2019 to May 2019 have anything to do with Avatar? There is no Avatar movie for a whole year after December 2019 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Garbage in, garbage out. I read an article that someone sent to me and it had the wrong dates. Link to post Share on other sites
Poe Dameron 483 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I don't see how Star Wars is blinking. The Avatar sequels are scheduled for December 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025. How is moving EpisodecIX from December 2019 to May 2019 have anything to do with Avatar? There is no Avatar movie for a whole year after December 2019Huh, you're right. I jumped the gun. I guess Disney just really wants that summer release for reasons I don't comprehend.   Avatar was incredibly underwhelming, but did really well because it was the first huge 3D movie. In fairness, the first movie did ridiculous business overseas. Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas1138 1,730 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Disney is giving Frozen 2 the holiday season (Nov. 27), which is definitely the preferable release time. Not crazy. Even a crappy Episode 8 is still going to make $600M in May you'd imagine (see: Avengers/Avengers 2).  I'd say more than a worry about oversaturation it's Disney saying "yeah it doesn't matter if we release it against competition or not, it'll perform." Link to post Share on other sites
Good God a Bear 752 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017   It was announced today, as I'm sure you all know, that Ep. IX is scheduled to come out May 24, 2019. It just feels more right to me than these December releases.Dumb move. Letting Avatar run them off the better date. Who is to say they are blinking because of Avatar? They are opening the Star Wars parks in 2019. May be linking up with that date. Edit: Never mind I should have read further. But I still think it has more to do with potential park openings. Link to post Share on other sites
The Choc 1,673 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm sure Disney has done their work in determining how to maximize the box office of all their movies. They could be wrong but I doubt they made the decision without careful consideration. It would seem that Frozen opening Thanksgiving and Star Wars Xmas would give Frozen enough time but with a kids movie there will almost certainly be a big bounce when the kids are off school, they probably don't want the 2 movies fighting over that week. Link to post Share on other sites
Odine 1,181 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Try full-on dosing to A Clockwork Orange.I try not to go full-retard Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 6,151 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm good with it. Star Wars belongs in the summer anyway. The modern blockbuster may have started with Jaws, but it was Star Wars two years later that made the summer move season. Link to post Share on other sites
The Choc 1,673 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm fine with it, get to see it 7 months sooner. Link to post Share on other sites
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