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Sony initially announced the Uncharted for a July 2021 release. Finally, after several setbacks, the console developer promised a 2021 screening after a rough production cycle. Unfortunately, fans waiting patiently for the film adaptation will have to wait longer than anticipated.
Getting Lost
Sony announced that the movie initially slated for a July 16, 2021 release has been pushed back to February 11, 2022. The console developer offered no explanation on the delay. It's a substantial release change that understandably has a lot of fans upset. Additionally, the movie features Marvel's Spider-man star Tom Holland in the starring role. Uncharted's Nathan Drake has a proclivity for scaling up walls and throwing out fast quips even whilst under fire. Fortunately, Tom Holland holds no aversion to climbing up walls and being funny.
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Sony left fans with no choice but to accept the delay. Fans speculate that the ongoing global pandemic could be the primary cause of the delay. However, the film already experienced several setbacks early in its development. The film reportedly welcomed several directors only to have them drop out of the project. Sony settled on a director for their film but now it faces other setbacks. Mark Wahlberg stars in the film adaptation alongside Tom Holland.
Moving forward
The announcement garnered disappointed responses from fans. Players undoubtedly hold Uncharted in their hearts. This explains the tremendous amount of dejected feedback from the player base.
The film delay sends a signal for all upcoming projects both game adaptations and otherwise. The ongoing pandemic definitely impacted countless creative productions and that's not going away any time soon. Fans and players waiting for a new film or a new game should keep an open heart regarding potential issues. Because as long as we're not completely out of the woods, these delays are bound to continue. Several upcoming movies join Uncharted for a delayed screening.
Sony announcing the film's release delay does not mean that no further changes can happen. The production cycle remains fluid until the actual movie hits theaters. Fans eagerly await the release to see if the film does the franchise justice. Nathan Drakes leaps to the big screen in 2022.
