The coronavirus outbreak, which hit the U.S. in early 2020, has had major implications on the well-being of all humans — and it’s continuing to have a major impact on Hollywood.
Movies, including Mission: Impossible 7 and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Red Notice, paused production and sent casts and crews home amid the initial breakout. Films such as James Bond’s No Time to Die, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mulan have either postponed or canceled their China runs altogether in last year. According to a February 2020 report from Business Insider, the outbreak could result in more than $1 billion of lost revenue for the film industry.
“There are so many moving parts and implications, not just for movie theaters but for public spaces in general,” Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian told Business Insider at the time. “The uncertainty is the one thing that is certain. At the end of the year, box-office numbers, particularly regarding China, are going to have an asterisk.”
The rapid spread of the virus also resulted in the cancellation of music events and shut down production on several TV shows. Green Day and BTS were among the musical acts who were forced to pushback tour dates in Asia in 2020. Talk shows initially filmed episodes without TV audiences, but later opted to shut down for weeks before gradually making a return to hosting live audiences. The Amazing Race pumped the brakes on its shoot, while filming of Clare Crawley’s season of The Bachelorette was delayed until the summer of 2020.
As global safety regulations have slightly lessened, the industry began the process of returning to semi-normalcy with caution. The Batman returned to set in London in September 2020 after closing up shop six months prior, but production briefly shut down for the second time after star Robert Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus.
Casts from Grey’s Anatomy, The Conners, Mom, Riverdale and Supernatural have also made their way back to set. Meanwhile, talk shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show have utilized virtual audiences to make their return a bit smoother before bringing back fans.
Some movies made it into theaters across the world in late 2020 and early 2021, but restrictions are still in place within the entertainment industry as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
“When shooting during a pandemic, you have to connect with your costars in different ways,” Reese Witherspoon joked via Instagram in September 2021, sharing photos of herself wearing a face shield and posing with photos of her Morning Show costar Jennifer Aniston.
While some concerts have resumed their touring schedule, others, including Post Malone’s Posty Fest, postponed dates once more in 2021, pushing events to 2022 in hopes that the coronavirus numbers will again go down.
Scroll down below to see a list of all the entertainment events that’s been impacted by the coronavirus.
The Broadway production canceled its September 29, 2021, performance after “breakthrough COVID-19 cases” were detected within the musical company. The official Twitter account for the show confirmed the news that day, writing, “Because the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew are our top priority, tonight’s performance, Wednesday, September 29th, is canceled,” noting that all tickets would be refunded and further details about future performances would be announced later.
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The five-member boy band announced their holiday album would be postponed until 2022 while their Las Vegas show, A Very Backstreet Christmas Party, would be canceled.
"The past 6 months we have been hard at work on our next creative endeavor, a BSB Christmas album,” the band said in a statement via Instagram in September 2021. “We are so excited and proud of what we have and the way it's all coming together. We feel that this is one of our best creations yet and that this creation deserves the best possible scenario and set up for success.
The statement continued, “With the current state of the world still limiting our travel and causing small things in these processes to take much longer, we have decided to wait until 2022 to release our Christmas album and subsequently will be canceling our limited Las Vegas run of Christmas shows.”
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The alt-rock group announced in August 2021 that they would not be going on the road the following month as originally planned. "Regretfully, we announce today that we are canceling our 11-date U.S. September run," the band, which is made up of Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering and Paz Lenchantin, wrote in a statement. "We have determined that with the current surge in COVID cases — made worse by the Delta variant — that this is the right decision for our fans and crewmembers' safety, as well as our own. We ask that our fans stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you all soon. La la love you."
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Dan and Eugene Levy announced the cancelation of their Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour after initially postponing it months earlier amid the pandemic. “When we postponed the Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour, we had every hope and intention of traveling to see you later this year,” the show creators wrote via a statement on Instagram in August 2021. “However, despite our best efforts to reschedule while keeping your health and safety at the forefront, we’ve found that state and local mandates vary too widely to do so in the near future. So, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all tour dates that were scheduled pre-pandemic.”
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Frontman Tyler Hubbard announced that the band canceled their fall tour via Instagram in August 2021. “We’ve been faced with one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make it a while,” the statement read. “Due to the rising COVID cases and risk of putting our family, band and crew, friends, and fans in harm's way, we’ve decided it’s best to cancel the fall tour. This breaks our hearts as we were so excited to get back our and throw a party for the fans. We are so disappointed.”
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The country crooner confirmed in August 2021 that he was canceling the remainder of his stadium tour. “Since restarting the tour in July, The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour has entertained over 300,000 fans across the first 5 cities,” a statement on his website read. “Now, with a new wave of the Covid-19 virus spreading across the nation, the tour has arrived at the very difficult decision of canceling and refunding approximately 350,000 tickets in the tour's next 5 cities.” Concerts were canceled in Ohio, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts and Tennessee. At the time of the announcement, Brooks' team noted that they were seeking new tour dates in 2022.
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New York City’s Broadway shows have now been affected by coronavirus closures. On March 12, Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, announced that all performances have been suspended, effective immediately. They hope to resume shows on April 13. "Broadway has the power to inspire, enrich and entertain, and together we are committed to making that vital spirit a reality,” she said in a statement. “Once our stages are lit again, we will welcome fans back with open arms so that they can continue to experience the joy, heart, and goodwill that our shows so passionately express every night."
After already being extended more than once, the Broadway League confirmed in October that the shutdown would continue through May 2021. "With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership is committed to re-opening as soon as conditions permit us to do so. We are working tirelessly with multiple partners on sustaining the industry once we raise our curtains again," St. Martin said in a statement to Deadline at the time.
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After 833 shows, the team behind Mean Girls announced via Twitter on January 7, 2021, that the "the time has come for us to say, 'Goodbye' to Broadway as we will not be reopening upon its return." The statement promised that a national tour and Paramount Pictures' film adaptation of the musical are still in the works. "Thank you for helping us make fetch happen," the team added.
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Universal Pictures’ Candyman was pushed back from its October 16 debut to an unknown date in 2021.
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New York Comic-Con producer ReedPop announced on August 11 that the event will no longer occur at Javits Center. The event will instead be streamed on YouTube from October 8-11.
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The wait for the upcoming Tom Holland threequel is far from over. Sony pushed back the franchise’s third installment from November 5, 2021 to December 17, 2021.
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In addition to Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 being delayed, Tom Cruise’s other summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, was postponed amid the pandemic. It was initially scheduled to hit theaters on June 26, 2020, but was pushed back to December 23, 2020. The anticipated sequel was delayed once more to July 2, 2021.
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MTV put an indefinite hold on production of the reality show’s second season, Page Six reported on July 16. The cast had filmed three episodes of the new season before it was shutdown. The network has yet to publicly address the delay.
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"2020 is a year like no other. We are in a pivotal time in this nation's history. Collectively, we are fighting parallel pandemics, Covid-19, systematic racism and police brutality,” Made in America wrote in a statement on their website on July 1. “Now is the time to protect the health of our artists, fans, partners and community as well as focus on our support for organizations and individuals fighting for social justice and equality in our country. Therefore, the Made In America festival will be rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2021." Jay-Z’s music festival usually takes place in Philadelphia over the holiday weekend.
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CBS announced on July 14 that the reality series has been pulled from its fall lineup as the network waits to resume production. Amazing Race, which finished production on season 32 before the pandemic hit, will take its place.
“Producers for Survivor, the Network’s perennial Wednesday 8:00 p.m. series, are continuing to work with officials in Fiji on the appropriate time to start production on its next edition, with health and safety matters the top priority for everyone involved,” the network wrote in a press release.
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Production was halted on the seventh installment of Tom Cruise’s popular action series, which was scheduled to film in Italy amid the rise of coronavirus. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our cast and crew, and efforts of the local Venetian government to halt public gatherings in response to the threat of coronavirus, we are altering the production plan for our three-week shoot in Venice, the scheduled first leg of an extensive production for Mission: Impossible 7,” a Paramount spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on February 24, adding that they wanted to be "mindful of the concerns of the crew and are allowing them to return home until production starts."
In October, Cruise and costar Hayley Atwell were spotted on set in Rome, one month after director Christopher McQuarrie confirmed via Instagram that production was back on. The film is set to be released on November 19, 2021.
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Though season 4 was supposed to drop in the Fall of 2020, Hulu announced in June 2020 that the season was officially pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic.
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Fox announced on June 18 that the dance competition series will “not be moving forward due to health and governmental restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” While the studio hoped to air season 17 of the show this summer, the format doesn’t make it possible to “meet the standards we’ve set for viewers and contestants.”
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The "Hello" singer's manager, Jonathan Dickins, told Music Week on June 22 that her highly anticipated fourth album will be delayed. "It [the album] isn't coming in September, it’ll be ready when it’s ready," he said. "We’re all in the same boat, you’re doing stuff and then all of a sudden, the world stops."
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The CBS soap opera announced on June 17 that it was halting production for a second time to expand its COVID-19 testing. "We have paused very briefly to modify our testing protocol to better accommodate the large volume of testing needed. Safety remains our top priority as we continue to move forward with the production of the Bold and the Beautiful. B&B filmed with cast and crew today and it was a successful first day back at work,” a spokesperson for the show’s producer Bell-Phillip Television said in a statement per Variety.
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Season 10 of the horror anthology will be pushed back until 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. “A lot of what I was going to shoot was dependent on a very specific moment,” creator Ryan Murphy told The Wrap in May. “It was a weather-dependent show. So now I don’t know. I don’t know what we’re going to do. I don’t know what I’m gonna do next with that show. I don’t know if I’ll accelerate another season or wait till next year to shoot this one.”
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The fourth Matrix installment was in production in Germany before the pandemic hit, but its release is now being moved back from May 21, 2021, to April 1, 2022. Instead, Warner Bros. will release Godzilla vs. Kong in the Matrix film’s original May 2021 slot.
Production on the Matrix 4 resumed in June.
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CBS announced on April 29, via TV Line, that season 32 of the competition series would no longer be premiering on May 20, as originally planned. Instead, it will arrive later in 2020, but no date has been set. The network previously revealed on February 28 that production on the reality show would halt amid coronavirus fears. “No Racers or anyone on the production team travelling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it,” CBS said in statement to Variety at the time.
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On May 15, the “Girls Like You” band announced that they will postpone their summer 2020 tour due to the pandemic. The new dates will be scheduled for 2021. “We want everyone to take care of themselves this summer and we really look forward to being back out with all our fans healthy and happy next year,” frontman Adam Levine said in a statement, per Billboard.
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“Right now, it’s important that we all continue to look out for one another by upholding the guidelines set forth by the experts, leaders and front-line heroes working tirelessly to get us all through this difficult time,” Chip and Joanna Gaines said in a statement via Entertainment Weekly on April 21. “With this as our top priority, we’ve decided to delay Magnolia Network’s launch until we can safely resume production." The original October 4, 2020 launch date has been postponed to an unknown date. In the meantime, the couple announced that they will air a preview of what’s to come from their future venture on April 26.
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The “Shake It Off” singer announced on April 17 that she was cancelling all of her shows and appearances in 2020 due to the virus. "I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision," she wrote on Twitter. "Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us." Previously scheduled tour dates for her “Lover” tour will be rescheduled for 2021 and refunds for the US shows will be available May 1.
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The Friends reunion special will not be available when the streaming platform launches due to the pandemic, Variety reported on April 10. HBO Max announced that the cast will return to shoot the reunion on the Warner Bros. Studio lot once the production shutdown ends.
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The singer announced on April 10 that his rescheduled tour will begin in October 2020 following nationwide shutdowns due to coronavirus. “I’m happy to announce that my tour dates have been rescheduled and ticket on sales will be available soon. Let me know what city you are planning to attend and what song you want me to play,” David wrote on Instagram.
The dates have since been rescheduled for early 2021.
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Organizers for the art event announced on April 11 that Burning Man, which was scheduled to take place in August, was canceled due to coronavirus. The event will now take place online.
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Season 5 of the Showtime series will still premiere May 3, but after seven episodes, Billions will be off the air for an undecided length of the time.
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The Showtime comedy will go on hiatus six episodes into season 2 beginning April 12.
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The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in April that the highly anticipated adaption of the Broadway musical will be “redated at a later time” amid the pandemic.
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The new Minions movie will be released on July 2, 2021, a year later than it’s initial premiere date. As a result, Sing 2, which was set for July 2021, won’t hit theaters until December 22, 2021.
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The Fox musical drama’s sixth and final season will be cut short amid the coronavirus pandemic. Production on Empire halted due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the planned series finale not being filmed.
Empire will now end on April 21 with episode 18 instead of its intended 20th episode. According to a report from Deadline on April 1, the series finale will “likely” use footage that was shot for episode 19, which wasn’t finished shooting due to the outbreak.
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The heiress announced during an Instagram Live chat on March 30 that her YouTube documentary, which was set for a May release, has been postponed. “We have delayed the release of my film,” she told her followers. ''It was supposed to debut at [the Tribeca Film Festival] and go into theatres afterwards, but because Tribeca is delayed, and the theatres are not open, we decided it was best to wait, because it's an incredible film and I'm so proud of it.''
This Is Paris arrived on YouTube on September 14.
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were supposed to kick off on July 24, have been postponed to July 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. On March 30 the International Olympic Committee revealed that the new dates will be July 23 to August 8 next year and the Paralympic Games will switch to August 24 to September 5, 2021.
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Varsity Spirit announced on March 15, that the NCA Collegiate Cheer Championship, which was scheduled for April 8 to April 12, in Daytona, Florida, was canceled. Several cast members of Netflix’s docuseries Cheer reacted to the devastating news, including coach Monica Aldama who shared her “heart is breaking.”
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Producers for the Waitress musical’s London production confirmed that the show will not re-open after the coronavirus pandemic. “It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our beloved London production of Waitress the Musical,” the producers declared via Twitter on March 27. “As you’ll be aware, we’ve had to temporarily lower the curtain at the Adelphi Theatre and it’s now unlikely that the diner will reopen once this period of uncertainty is over. If things do change and there is a world in which we believe we could continue a run at the Adelphi before 4th July, we will be in touch.”
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Stassi Schroeder previously announced on her podcast, “Straight Up with Stassi,” that the Vanderpump Rules reunion show would be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though the special was originally scheduled to air during the first week in April, it debuted the following month.
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"Anyone who knows me, knows that performing has always been my favorite part of working in music," the former One Direction member said in a Twitter statement on March 24 after pushing back his April, May and June European performances to 2021. "However, during times like these, the safety and protection of touring crew, fans, and everyone else around the world is an immediate priority ... I can’t wait to see you out on the road as soon as it’s safe to do so. Until then, treat people with kindness. H."
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Ahead of schedule, The Walking Dead season 10 will conclude with its 15th episode on April 5. While lockdowns have "unfortunately made it impossible" for the team behind the AMC series to finish producing the season finale they had planned, the first half of the current season will be available to stream online for free until May 1.
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The "Stupid Love" singer took to Twitter to announce that she came to the conclusion that postponing the release of her upcoming album, Chromatica, was the right thing to do in this uncertain time. "First of all, I want to make sure everyone is staying safe and practicing social distancing. Please know that I'm thinking of all of you," Gaga began on March 24. "This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn't feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic."
Gaga also noted that a run of performances in Las Vegas in late April and early May had been canceled, and revealed that she had planned a secret Coachella set before the festival was ultimately put on hold. "I hope you can see that when the album does come out, I want us to be able to dance together, sweat together, hug and kiss each other, and make it the most bombastic celebration of all time," the Grammy winner concluded. "I can't wait to be dancing with you all!"
Chromatica, however, was later released on May 29.
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The band revealed the release of their third album, Women in Music Pt. III, would be postponed on March 23. "Due to everything that is going on with covid-19 and the changing nature of travel policies and quarantines across the world, we've decided it is best to postpone the release of women in music pt. iii, to later this summer," HAIM wrote in a statement via Twitter. "This wasn't an easy decision for us at all … We can't wait to reschedule everything we had in mind for you all and we can't wait to see all of you on the road when it's 100% safe to do so. in the meantime, we are gonna be dropping some new tunes."
The forthcoming record dropped on June 26.
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The "Havana" singer announced on March 24 that she was "truly heartbroken" over having to postpone her upcoming Romance tour, which was schedule to kick off in Norway at the end of May. "With all the news constantly coming out and so much that is really unknown, we're also taking extreme precautions to protect ourselves, our team, our dancers, our band, our crew and ultimately you guys," she told fans via Instagram. "We can't start rehearsals without putting people at risk and with so much up in the air with no real and definitive end in sight, I feel this is the responsible thing to do. We will do our best to reschedule as soon as we are able to ... I love you so much."
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The Riverdale star announced on March 22 that her upcoming poetry book, Swimming Lessons, would no longer be released in May. “[It is] now being pushed to later this year, in the fall,” Reinhart told her followers. “It’s a bummer, but it’s just the way it is right now, and right now there are much more important things going on in the world than a poetry book. … I wanted to say I’m sorry for those who had pre-ordered and were looking forward to it. It’ll come eventually. Thank you for being patient.”
Reinhart’s book was published on September 29.
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After Andy Cohen confirmed his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 20, he announced that he would postpone production on his Bravo talk show. “As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better,” he said via Instagram.
After making a full recovery, he began shooting his show from home on March 30.
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Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley biopic, starring Austin Butler, has been forced to pump the brakes on its pre-production phase after one of its stars, Tom Hanks, along with his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for the virus. The Oscar winner and Wilson were down in Australia for the upcoming movie when they came in contact with coronavirus.
“Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches,” Hanks confirmed via Instagram on March 11. “Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.”
His statement continued, “Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!”
Months after recovering from COVID-19, Hanks returned to Australia in September right before production resumed.
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The country singer admitted to her fans via Instagram that the week leading up to the release of her new album, kelsea, was going to "look a lot different" than what she had hoped. "I really wanted there to be so many moments and opportunities for me, face to face, to play these songs for the first time," she said on March 16. "But what I care about more than that is everyone staying safe and staying healthy ... The silver lining is that I really believe that music can bring a lot of peace when things feel unsettled, and it can make you feel calm when life feels chaotic."
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On March 17, Deadline reported that the ABC singing competition was sending its competitors home and halting performance rehearsals due to concerns over COVID-19, two weeks before the live shows were set to begin.
Season 18 later resumed filming remotely and aired its first-ever virtual finale in May.
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"In light of the recommendations of federal, state, and local government officials, and of experts from the WHO and other organizations, we have decided to postpone the opening of ModelLand," a statement from Banks and her team said as they pushed back the planned May 1 grand opening of the fashion and beauty theme park. "During this uncertain time, please take care of yourselves. Find ways to connect with your loved ones digitally and utilize this time to organize and prepare for the unexpected. We will see you on the other side of this!"
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For the first time in 75 years, the annual horse racing competition will not take place on the first Saturday in May. Instead, the Churchill Downs association confirmed that the derby will be pushed back until September. "Our team is united in our commitment to holding the very best Kentucky Derby ever and certainly the most unique in any of our lifetimes," the statement read on March 17. "While we are always respectful of the time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby, our Company’s true legacy is one of resilience, the embracing of change and unshakeable resolve."
The event resumed on September 5.
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The Very Cavallari star announced via Instagram on March 18 that the Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles locations of her jewelry and home goods store, Uncommon James, would be closing. "The health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities are priority at this time," the reality star said. "We hope everyone is staying safe and making the best of the situation."
Both Chicago and Nashville locations have since reopened.
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The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, will no longer hit theaters on May 1. As of March 17, Disney has not yet announced a rescheduled release date, according to Variety.
It is now set to be released on May 7, 2021.
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"Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week — and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty, this is now our only viable option," Glastonbury music festival's founder, Michael Eavis, said on March 18, confirming that the legendary U.K. event would return in 2021. "The cancellation of this year’s festival will no doubt come as a terrible blow to our incredible crew and volunteers who work so hard to make this event happen."
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TVLine reported on March 16 that the sketch comedy series halted production on season 45 amid the virus. The decision led to the cancelation of an upcoming episode scheduled for March 28, which would have featured John Krasinski as the host and Dua Lipa as the musical guest. NBC is holding off on confirming plans for its five additional remaining episodes.
SNL will return for season 46 on October 3.
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Amid the "uncertainty" of the coronavirus crisis, the beloved Eurovision Song Contest is being postponed until 2021. "The current situation across Europe is likely to remain uncertain for the coming months and at this stage we cannot guarantee we would be able to stage an event of this size with this many stakeholders later this year," a statement from the European Broadcasting Union read on March 18. "The unique format of the Song Contest as an international live event means that it is not possible to identify any realistic alternative. We therefore have no choice other than to cancel the show."
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On March 16, the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that the 2020 Met Gala scheduled for May 4 will be postponed over coronavirus fears. The announcement comes four days after the Met said it would remain closed for the time being after two staffers showed coronavirus symptoms.
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The studio announced that Invisible Man, Emma and The Hunt would be available to view through on-demand on March 20, which is months ahead of schedule. Trolls World Tour, meanwhile, would opt for an on-demand run beginning on March 20 instead of delaying it for a theatrical release. The upcoming Trolls installment was supposed to hit theaters on April 10.
“Universal Pictures has a broad and diverse range of movies with 2020 being no exception. Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable,” Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, said in a statement on March 16, per Variety. “We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies in theaters where available, but we understand that for people in different areas of the world that is increasingly becoming less possible.”
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The legendary crooner announced on March 16 that the North American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour will be rescheduled. "This tough decision has been made with the safety and well-being of his fans put to the fore, at a time when health services are under increased pressure and with the concern that these gatherings risk accelerating the spread of the Coronavirus [COVID-19]," read a statement obtained by Billboard. Dates affected include shows from March 26 through May 2. However, performances for May 22 through July 8 remain as scheduled.
John announced the new 2022 dates for his North American and European tours in September.
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The former One Direction announced that he would postpone his tour amid the pandemic. “Can’t believe I’m having to write this, but I’m very sad to say that after two incredible shows so far, the rest of my mainland European tour shows have been rescheduled to August,” he wrote on March 12. “I can’t wait to see you all soon. Louis x.”
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The annual awards show, which was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 29, at The Shrine Auditorium, is officially postponed. iHeartRadio said in a statement on March 16, "As you may know, the Shrine in Los Angeles recently announced that it is officially closed for events through March 31 the earliest — which includes the iHeartRadio Music Awards scheduled to air on FOX, Sunday, March 29. The safety of our guests, employees, artists and partners is our main priority. iHeartMedia and FOX will plan to reschedule at the appropriate time and will provide more information and relevant updates as they become available. Refunds are being issued to ticketed guests."
The ceremony took place on September 4.
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Netflix shut down production on all of its U.S. and Canada-filmed shows over growing coronavirus concerns, earlier this year, including Stranger Things. The series announced on October 1, that the cast has resumed production for season 4, teasing the return to work with a photo of a clock behind a scene slate. “Meanwhile in the upside down…” the tweet read.
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Fans will have to wait just a little longer for the Real Housewives of Atlanta. When a Twitter user asked Andy Cohen on March 13 if the special would be “cancelled or postponed,” Cohen quickly put an end to the mystery. “Postponed,” he wrote. “Omg we all need something to look forward to. And you will get it!”
The reunion special, which was held virtually via Zoom, aired in May.
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The Rock revealed in an Instagram post on March 14 that production on his Netflix movie Red Notice, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, was being shut down for two weeks. Johnson shared a video that showed him addressing the crew. “It’s my privilege to speak eye to eye with our entire crew to help give a little clarity and guidance, as the most important thing right now is for us to get everyone home to their concerned families,” he captioned the clip. “Gotta protect our babies, spouses, loved ones and elderly. We’ll continue to monitor and assess this situation closely to make the best decisions for our families first and then our businesses. We’re a resilient nation who ultimately, will always rise to the occasion to be accountable and work together to overcome whatever hardship lies in front of us. Our country will do its job, as the rest of the world will do theirs. Everyone please stay healthy, vigilant, safe and let’s protect one another. We’re all in this — together. DJ.”
After Johnson revealed his own coronavirus battle in August, he returned to the set of Red Notice later that following month.
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Warner Bros. announced in a statement on March 14 that it was pausing production on the film starring Robert Pattinson, which has been shooting in London. “Warner Bros. Pictures feature production of The Batman will hiatus filming for two weeks beginning today,” the studio said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “The studio will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
Filming resumed in September but was halted for the second time after Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus. Weeks after the reports of Pattinson’s health condition surfaced, the cast and crew went back to the London set again.
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The 55th ACM awards, which were to be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 5, were rescheduled for September. “The ACM Awards is a tentpole event for our Country Music industry, and the Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on so that we can honor our artist community,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said in a statement on March 15. “This decision involved many partners, stakeholders and the industry who we have been in constant conversations with over the past several days as the situation has developed. We look forward to identifying a future date that we can celebrate with our Country community safely.”
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After halting filming on her talk show, the American Idol winner announced on March 13 that she was delaying her Las Vegas residency. “As you may know, production on The Kelly Clarkson Show was temporarily shut down late last night and out of concern and care for everyone’s safety, we have chosen to postpone the April 1st opening of my Las Vegas residency, Invincible, until July,” she tweeted. “Details regarding ticket replacement are forthcoming and I can’t wait to see you this summer. For now, please keep your loved ones close, safe and healthy.”
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“We love you guys and we are praying for everyone’s safety and wellness. We’ll see you soon,” the trio captioned a statement that they shared on their social media accounts on Friday, March 13. “Hey guys, we’ve been monitoring the situation and after careful consideration and growing concern for our fans, touring staff, and families’ wellness we regret to announce that our April 1 – 18 Las Vegas residency at Park MGM is being cancelled,” the statement read. “We did not make this decision lightly. We were so excited for the opportunity to share an amazing show with you guys, but nothing is more important than everyone’s health and safety. We are so sad to disappoint you guys, but it’s important for everyone to do what we can to keep everyone healthy.”
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On March 13, Ellen DeGeneres announced that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be suspending production completely until March 30. “We just want to take every precaution to ensure that we do our part to keep everyone healthy,” DeGeneres wrote via Twitter. “I love you guys, and can’t wait to come back. I’m already bored.” The news came one day after she revealed that her talk show would be moving forward without a studio audience. On March 12, the Today show suspended the use of a live audience, as did The Kelly Clarkson Show.
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The ABC show shut down production on March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Out of an abundance of caution, production is postponed on Grey’s Anatomy effective immediately,” showrunner Krista Vernoff, director Debbie Allen and line producer James Williams said in a letter to the Grey’s cast and crew on March 12. “We are going home now for at least two weeks and waiting to see how the coronavirus situation evolves. This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the whole cast and crew and the safety of our loved ones outside of work, and it was made in accordance with Mayor Garcetti’s suggestion that we not gather in groups of more than 50.”
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The superstar singer announced on March 12 that she would be postponing the North American leg of her world tour, which was scheduled to take place in 14 cities throughout March and April. “I’m so sorry for disappointing my fans in Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh," Dion said in a statement on March 10, about two of her concerts that she will be rescheduling. "I hope everyone understands."
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NBC and CBS suspended production on two late-night programs, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, on March 12. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions about future shows as we get closer to the start of production,” NBC said in a statement. CBS announced that the network would stop production of three original Seth Meyers broadcasts scheduled for next week and move into a hiatus through March 30.
Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel later began filming at-home versions of their shows. However, Fallon made his way back to his late-night set in July, and Meyers did the same in early September. Kimmel also returned to the studio on September 21 after taking a hiatus during the summer.
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The West Hollywood festival, which was scheduled to run from June 12-14, was cancelled on March 12. "Due to the concerns of COVID-19, [event organizer Christopher Street West] will postpone all events related to the 50th Anniversary of LA Pride that were scheduled for June 2020," a tweet from the festival’s official account read. "Organizers are assessing the situation. More information to be provided around the postponement as details become available."
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Several reality and game shows produced by Fremantle, including America’s Got Talent, The Price Is Right and Family Feud, have suspended filming or chosen to film without a studio audience, according to a statement released by the company on March 12. “Due to the ongoing global situation around Covid-19, we have been working closely with our production teams and network partners to take measures to help minimize the risk of exposure to our cast, crew and live audiences,” the statement read. “Effective immediately, we will refrain from filming in front of live audiences for our current productions America’s Got Talent and Family Feud. As live audiences are integral to the format of The Price Is Right, we will be suspending production for the short term.”
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The talk show host announced on March 12 that The Wendy Williams Show would be shutting down production indefinitely due to the virus. “To our dedicated Wendy Show staff,” a statement released to the team read, “the safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production will be put on hold, indefinitely. However, the office will remain open for you to pick up any materials or personal items.”
Williams initially began filming her show from home, but she returned to the studio on September 21 for season 12.
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Disneyland in Anaheim, California, as well as Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resorts closed their doors in March due to the virus. Downtown Disney reopened on July 9, but the park remains closed.
Disney World reopened its doors in Florida on July 11, nearly four months after being shut down. HongKong Disneyland, which was also closed, reopened in June only to close again on July 15.
Disney is set to lay off 28,000 park employees after struggling amid COVID-19 closures.
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The New York-based film affair, cofounded by Robert DeNiro, announced on March 12 that the week-long event would be postponed amid the outbreak. It was scheduled for April 15 to April 26.
“We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together. It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community,” Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, said in a statement. “We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival (April 15-26) based on the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.”
Rosenthal added, “We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends, filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences. We will be back to you shortly with our plans.”
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The $200 million Disney live-action remake was officially postponed on March 12. Before the delay announcement was made, Liu Yifei — who plays the titular character — told The Hollywood Reporter on February 26, “I’m really hoping for a miracle and that this will just be over soon.”
Mulan was later released to Disney+ on September 4.
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On March 12, NCAA president Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors cancelled the men’s and women’s college basketball games in addition to its winter and spring NCAA championships. Before reaching this conclusion, the NCAA decided to not go through with its postseason tournaments. “This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities,” a statement from the NCAA read.
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The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fam induction ceremony, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed, Vulture reported on March 12. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Hall of Fame president Joel Peresman said in a statement. “Our first concern is to the health and safety of our attendees and artists and we are complying to the direction of the local and state authorities and common sense. We look forward to rescheduling the ceremony and will make that announcement at the earliest convenience.”
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“With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, Warner Bros. Television Group is halting production on some of our 70-plus series and pilots currently filming or about to begin,” Warner Bros. Television Group told Us Weekly in a statement on March 13, revealing they were delaying season 16. “There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of our productions, but the health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority.” The statement concluded: “During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based.”
As far as Bachelor Summer Games goes, they are still keeping an eye on whether or not it will happen at all. “Nothing official has been announced. But, a key component of that is getting foreigners in our country,” host Chris Harrison explained. “All these people coming in, that's going to be much harder, and I'm not sure we're going to be able to do it. So, nothing official, but it's probably highly unlikely at this point that we could pull this off.”
The Bachelorette resumed production in July at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California, and the season set to premiere on October 13. Meanwhile, The Bachelor is set to begin filming season 25 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, at the end of September.
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The Morning Show, which is currently filming its second season on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, announced on March 12 that it would be going on a two-week hiatus due to coronavirus fears. “In concert with our dedicated partners at Apple, we have concluded it would be prudent to take a two-week hiatus to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the incredible people who make this show,” Michael Ellenberg, Founder and CEO of Media Res., which is the studio making the series in conjunction with Apple TV +, said in a statement via Deadline.
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John Krasinski revealed on March 12 that he would be postponing the release of his film, A Quiet Place Part II, until it was safe for fans to see in theaters. “One of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together. Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that,” he wrote via Twitter. “As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie…I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together. So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon!”
The film was initially moved to September 4, 2020, but it was delayed again to April 23, 2021.
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On March 12, the franchise told fans via Instagram that the upcoming film would be pushing its original May 2020 global release to April 2021. It will now open on April 2, 2021 in North America. “While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration,” the statement read. “Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together. We’ll see you next spring.”
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The National Hockey League announced on March 12 that the remaining 189 games of the season will not be played in order to keep fans and players safe. “Following last night’s news that an NBA player has tested positive for coronavirus — and given that our leagues share so many facilities and locker rooms and it now seems likely that some member of the NHL community would test positive at some point — it is no longer appropriate to try to continue to play games at this time,” the NHL said in a statement. “Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup. Until then, we thank NHL fans for your patience and hope you stay healthy.”
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Major League Baseball announced on March 12 that it’s delaying 2020 opening day, which was scheduled to take place on March 26, by at least two weeks. It has also cancelled the remaining spring training games effective as of 4 p.m. ET. “This action is being taken in the interests of safety and well-being of our players, Clubs and our millions of loyal fans,” the press release read. The organization will continue to monitor the situation as it impacts the rest of the regular season.
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The band confirmed that they have cancelled their upcoming tour dates in Japan, including the Download Festival Japan, which was set to take place in March. “The promoter of our Japan shows suggested that we postpone the shows in Japan for the safety of the public, and we are heeding that advice,” the band say in a statement on their Twitter account. “Please know we are working on rescheduling shows and will try to announce those soon.”
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The NBA will suspend its current season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus. A statement from the NBA was issued to Twitter on the matter on March 11. “The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of tonight’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena,” the statement read. “At the time, tonight’s game was canceled. The affected player was not in the arena.”
The NBA’s statement continued, “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.”
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As concern over the outbreak spreads, St. Patrick's Day festivities across the nation have been put on pause. With nearly 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York City, the New York Post reported on March 11 that the city's annual holiday parade would be scrapped. Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot followed suit, canceling the downtown Chicago parade and rescheduling the annual dyeing of the Chicago River for the sake of "the health and safety of Chicago's residents."
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In response to the virus, production on Survivor was postponed by CBS on March 11. “Due to concerns and uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19 globally, CBS and the producers of Survivor have taken the precautionary measure to delay production on the 41st season, which was set to begin filming later this month in Fiji,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement, per Deadline. “Pending worldwide events, the plan is to return to production on May 19th. The health and safety of the castaways and production members is our top priority.”
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On March 11, the comedian announced that he would be postponing his March comedy tour dates due to the virus concerns. “Hey you guys. We've been looking forward to this upcoming tour for a long time, but after a lot of thought we have decided to postpone the March dates,” the actor wrote via Twitter. “Health officials say that large gatherings should be avoided to help stop or prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so we will reschedule the dates once things are back to normal. Stay safe, wash your hands, don’t make out with Schneider, and we will get through this like champs. Look forward to having a great night with you soon.”
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On March 10, the a cappella group announced that they would push back the start of the European portion of their world tour. “Regretfully, we will be postponing the forthcoming European leg of our world tour,” Pentatonix tweeted. “Despite our best efforts and intentions, it is, simply, no longer possible for us to execute this tour the way we’d want to: safely, confidently and completely.”
The group continued, “While we continue to gather information and work to reschedule each one of the dates, please hold on to your tickets, as we will follow up as soon as possible with information on each show. We are still very much excited to return and perform for you all, and, in the meantime, please stay safe and keep yourselves as healthy as possible. <3 PTX.”
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The 2020 United Airlines New York City Half Marathon was canceled on March 10 amid the outbreak. The event was scheduled for March 15.
“We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan have become strained during this difficult period,” a statement from the New York Road Runners group read. “Over the past week the NYRR team worked hard to adjust plans, implementing modifications and accommodations to alleviate crowding and facilitate social distancing. Unfortunately, it has become clear that we will be unable to proceed in the manner that our runners have come to expect at NYRR events, where the safety and security of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners, and spectators are our main concern.”
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The Wendy Williams Show, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Dr. Phil all announced in March that they would temporarily stop filming their episodes in front of a live studio audience duo to coronavirus concerns. Talk shows including Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Tamron Hall Show and The View followed suit, airing the show without audiences.
As of March 16, both Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show With James Corden will no longer have audiences as a “precautionary measure.” VicaomCBS previously announced that Comedy Central’s Lights Out With David Spade and Tosh.O will not have audiences as of March 16 as well, as did CBS for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The same rule is being applied to NBC shows, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers. The Daily Show With Trevor Noah has also joined the group and will no longer have fans on hand during its tapings.
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The singer backed out of his appearance on The ‘80s Cruise in March.
“Unfortunately the Bret Michaels special event performance on March 13 and 14 have been cancelled due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak,” a statement on his official website read. “As of Sunday, March 8, 2020 it has been advised by the Centers for Disease Control that cruise ship travel be deferred for those with compromised immune systems. Bret Michaels, a life long type1 Diabetic, falls under the category of those that run the extreme high risk of contracting this illness. Even if this illness is not contracted by Bret, he runs the risk of being quarantined on the ship with fellow music fans that might fall ill. Once again, being a Type 1 Diabetic, this would pose a problem of having enough insulin and supplies on hand for his survival for an undetermined amount of time.”
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While the new streaming service was set to have a launch party in Los Angeles on April 5 before the official launch the following day, the party was called off “out of an abundance of caution.”
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The NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS closed locker rooms to reporters in March. The sports organizations are also exploring closed games without fans, but LeBron James made it clear that he isn’t playing without an audience. “We play games without the fans? Nah, that’s impossible,” James told The Associated Press. “I ain’t playing if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for. I play for my teammates, and I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about. So if I show up to an arena and there ain’t no fans in there, I ain’t playing. They can do what they want to do.”
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The traditional Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame, which kicks off the Olympics season in Greece each year, will take place without spectators on March 12.
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The musician announced she would no longer be traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert. As a result, the March 13 event was canceled.
“Australia: Due to the recommendations of local, state, federal and international government authorities, including the Center for Disease Control, to reduce potential health risks in response to the current global health crisis, we are no longer traveling to Aus for the show,” Cyrus tweeted. “I am so disappointed to not be there, but I have to do what is right to protect the health and safety of my band and crew. I will still be making a donation to help the victims of the Australian bush fire. I’m sorry to miss everyone in Australia, but I will be back soon.”
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Sony confirmed that Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway would not be released in March because of the coronavirus concerns. The sequel is now set to hit theaters on January 15, 2021.
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Us Weekly confirmed that Coachella, which was set for April, will now take place in October. Stagecoach, which is also at the Indio, California, grounds, will also be moved to the fall. In an official statement to Us, organizers said Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11, and October 16, 17 and 18. Stagecoach has been rescheduled to October 23, 24 and 25.
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