Once again, Paramount Pictures has decided to delay the release ofA Quiet Place Part II. This is the third time the studio has given theJohn Krasinski-directed sequel a release date and the second time it’s been delayed beyond its original March 2020 date. Krasinski’s new movie is the long-awaited sequel to 2018’sA Quiet Place. Like the first movie, Krasinski directed from his own script.Emily Blunt,Millicent Simmonds, andNoah Jupeco-starred alongside Krasinski inA Quiet Place. This trio of actors will be back forA Quiet Place Part II, withCillian Murphytaking a break fromPeaky Blindersto join in the action, too.
On Friday, it was announcedA Quiet Place Part IIhad been delayed to September 17. The later 2021 release date is a theatrical release date, teasing the studio’s continued desire to have this movie play in theaters as originally intended. The news arrived later in the day on Friday, following announcements thatDaniel Craig’s last outing as 007inNo Time to Dieand theTom Hollandadventure flickUnchartedhad also been delayed.
Previously, Paramount had pushedA Quiet Place Part IIfrom its March 2020 date to July 29, 2025. Thisfirst release date delay occurredin the aftermath of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Paramount opted to delay the movie during the period of time whenit was still unclear how widespreador long-term the pandemic would be. As it eventually turned out, the delay ofA Quiet Place Part IIwas just the first of many, many delays for big studio tentpoles intent to premiere in theaters — even if it meant waiting until it was absolutely safe to do so.
In November, it was announced the universe ofA Quiet Placewould be expandingwith a spinoff movie. The movie is set to be directed byJeff Nichols, the helmer ofMidnight Special,Take Shelter, andLoving. Krasinski will produce the spinoff movie. Nichols is also set to write the script for the movie, which is based on an idea from Krasinski. Despite the tantalizing promise of more action in the world ofA Quiet Place, plot specifics or expected casting decisions are still unknown at this time.
A Quiet Place Part IIis now currently scheduled for theatrical release on July 28, 2025. For more, check out (and bookmark!) our recentlyupdated 2021 release calendar.
