Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho Release Date Delayed To October
Director Edgar Wright announces that his upcoming psychological horror movie has been delayed again so it can get a full theatrical release.
Director Edgar Wright has announced that the release of his upcoming movie Last Night In Soho has been delayed again, this time until October 2021. The psychological horror, which has also been co-written by Wright, is set in 1960s London and boasts an impressive cast of stars including Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, and Matt Smith. Last Night In Soho was originally excepted to get a September 2020 release but was pushed back to April 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and now has faced further delays as restrictions tighten and theaters remain closed.
Due to the most recent setback, Last Night in Soho will be Wright’s first film in four years – so it’s safe to say the movie is highly anticipated, especially after the success of 2017’s Baby Driver. It’s also his first foray into horror since his debut feature film, cult classic, and comedy-horror hybrid Shaun of the Dead, which released all the way back in 2004 and kickstarted Wright’s famous Cornetto Trilogy. The move into pure psychological horror is an unexpected and exciting one for the British director, and Last Night in Soho is sure to be full of surprises, as hinted at by its mysterious and potentially timeline-jumping plot.
Unfortunately, it’s certainly not surprising to learn that the theatrical release of Last Night in Soho has been delayed again as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the film industry. Wright took to Twitter to announce the new release date of October 22, 2021. In his tweet, the director emphasized the importance of a full theatrical release, stating that he hoped people will eventually be able “to experience it as we intended.” Check out the full tweet below:
This delay for Last Night in Soho comes as part of another disappointing wave of delays for some of the most anticipated movies of this year, including the infamously rescheduled No Time To Die and the long-awaited Ghostbusters: Afterlife. These setbacks are frustrating for everyone involved: fans, creators, and cinemas alike. But Wright clearly understands the importance of seeing films as they were arguably meant to be seen: “in the dark, on a big screen, with an audience.” He’s not the only director to prioritize theatrical release above all else – Christopher Nolan may even be parting ways with Warner Bros. due to his disappointment with their dual theatrical/HBO Max distribution strategy.
Despite the convenience of streaming, many people are understandably itching to get back to the cinema as soon as it’s safe to do so, and at least this gives fans an easy way to go out and support theaters when the pressures of the pandemic have eased. Although this delay for Last Night in Soho is a disappointing one, the thrill of being able to experience the psychological horror on the big screen - especially so close to Halloween - is sure to be worth the wait.
Source: Edgar Wright/Twitter