Marvel Studios has chosen to halt production onDisney+originalsLokiandWandaVisiondue to coronavirus concerns just a few days afterThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierwas shut down. These are also not the only Marvel or Disney titles which have been affected by the ongoing global impact of coronavirus. Earlier this week, we learnedproduction onThe Little MermaidandShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshad been shut down and thatDisney had removedMulan,The New Mutants, andAntlersfrom its release schedule.
Varietybroke the news on Saturday afternoon that Marvel Studios had opted to shut down production onLokiandWandaVisionin the wake ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s shutdown. Marvel Disney+ shows that are currently in pre-production, likeWhat If…?andShe-Hulk, will remain in production with work being done remotely. So far, it is unclear how long shutdowns onLoki,WandaVision, andThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierwill last. Furthermore, we still don’t know if shutdowns will affect the release dates forWandaVisionandThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, both of which are scheduled to debut on Disney+ later in 2020.
Footage fromThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier,WandaVisionandLokipremiered back in January during Super Bowl LIV. Despite all three shows still filming or at some other stage in production, fans were treated to the exciting new visions for each show. We saw previews ofAnthony MackieandSebastianStan, who will reprise their roles as The Falcon/Captain America and The Winter Soldier as they team up to take on the dastardly Zemo (Daniel Bruhl). There was a sneak peek atElizabeth OlsenandPaul Bettany, back as the magical Marvel couple stuck in a very weird reality. And we sawTomHiddlestonLoki, who will be joined byGugu Mbatha-RawandRichard E. Grantin the continuing adventures of Thor’s adopted brother across time and space. The first wave of Marvel Disney+ shows suresoundexciting; let’s hope we actually get to see them soon rather than later.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldieris still set for release in August 2020.WandaVisionis still slated for release in December 2020. For more, find out whatnew titles you’re able to stream on Disney+and get caught up on allcoronavirus-related media event cancellationsand postponements.
