Warner Bros. has made major changes to its upcoming movie schedule. They pushed back several highly anticipated films. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride’ and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ have been delayed, and Zach Cregger’s horror-thriller ‘Weapons’ is arriving sooner than expected.
‘The Bride’ Moves to 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein-inspired film, ‘The Bride’, starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley, has been delayed from September 26, 2025, to March 6, 2026. The film has reportedly faced post-production challenges, and Warner Bros. believes a spring release will attract large audience during the school holidays.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Film Pushed Back
Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another‘, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was initially set for August 8, 2024, but has now been delayed to September 16, 2025. The delay allows time for theaters to install new projection systems to showcase the film in VISTA VISION format.
With a budget of over $130 million, this is the most expensive movie made by director Anderson. It is inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel ‘Vineland‘, the film features the popular cast including Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, and Benicio del Toro.
Horror Film ‘Weapons’ Arrives Sooner
Zach Cregger’s horror-thriller ‘Weapons’ will be released sooner than officially planned. It will now hit theaters on August 8, 2025 It was originally set to be released on January 11, 2026.
This horror film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. The move puts ‘Weapons’ in the summer lineup, where it could become a surprise horror hit.
Other Movies Affected by the Shuffle
Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’ will be released a week earlier, moving from March 6, 2026, to February 27, 2026.
David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller ‘Flowervale Street’, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, has been delayed from March 13, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
Why the Changes?
These release date changes are among Warner Bros.’ efforts to stage its movies for improved box office success. With recent disappointments at the box office, the studio is carefully rearranging its lineup to give its biggest projects a better shot at success.
Audiences will have to wait a little longer for some films, but Warner Bros. is making sure they hit theaters at the right time for the best possible impact.
