The sequel to John Krasinski's 2018 horror film A Quiet Place has had its release date moved up.
According to Deadline, A Quiet Place 2 will release on March 20, 2020, rather than May 15. This move places the release of the follow-up closer to the April 6 debut of its predecessor.
Paramount Studios change is likely due to the delay of Sonic the Hedgehog following backlash. The movie was moved from November 8 to February 14 and replaced by Playing With Fire, an Andy Fickman film starring Judy Greer, John Cena, John Leguizamo and Brianna Hildebrand.
A Quiet Place 2 now occupies the slot previously held by Playing With Fire. John Krasinski returns to direct and Emily Blunt is starring again. Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe are also coming back in the role of the kids. Cillian Murphy is reportedly joining them as a dubious stranger who encounters the remaining family members.
Premiering at SXSW last year, A Quiet Place landed in theaters a month later and made a bigger splash than anticipated. Opening weekend, it garnered $50.2 million, ending its domestic run with a tally of $188 million. Globally, the film pulled in $340.9 million.
Written and directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place 2 stars Emily Blunt and is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2020.