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Netflix delays two major films to 2027
Netflix has reportedly delayed the release of two major highly anticipated films, shifting them from the 2026 awards cycle to 2027.
One of the primary titles affected is ‘Here Comes the Flood,’ an unconventional heist thriller directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Simon Kinberg. The film features a high-profile cast including Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Danai Gurira. The delay is attributed to a tight post-production window following its shoot in New Jersey and Netflix’s strategy to manage a crowded fourth-quarter release schedule for prestige titles.
The second film, ‘Saturn Return,’ directed by Greg Kwedar, is also moving to 2027. This Chicago-set romantic drama, produced by Plan B, stars Charles Melton, Rachel Brosnahan, and Will Poulter. It follows the lives of three college friends across two different timelines. Industry reports suggest the shift allows the film to maximize its critical impact, potentially targeting a March 2027 launch at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
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Charles Melton · Denzel Washington · Fernando Meirelles · Greg Kwedar · Here Comes the Flood · Netflix · Robert Pattinson
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The heist thriller ‘Here Comes the Flood’, directed by Fernando Meirelles and starring Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson, has been moved to 2027. www.comicbasics.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The romance drama ‘Saturn Return’, directed by Greg Kwedar and starring Charles Melton and Rachel Brosnahan, has been moved to 2027. www.comicbasics.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Netflix has delayed two major film titles from its upcoming release schedule to 2027. www.comicbasics.com · variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Production for ‘Here Comes the Flood’ in New Jersey ran into late January, creating a tight editing window. www.comicbasics.com