Disney's China push derailed with delay of 'Mulan' release

Movie theaters cut seating capacities amid coronavirus scare

20200313N Liu Yifei for Mulan story (REUTERS)

Liu Yifei at the premiere for Mulan in Los Angeles on March 9. © Reuters

MARRIAN ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- After much speculation, Disney has officially postponed the release of "Mulan" because of increasing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

The highly anticipated live-action film based on a classic Disney cartoon was scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, but that was called off by the company on Thursday. The company has not revealed a new release date for the movie.

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