Warner Bros. Moves J.J. Abrams’ The Great Beyond to Early October 2027
The studio says the shift clears time to prepare a two‑week IMAX 70mm run and signals confidence in Abrams’ original sci‑fi film.
Overview
- Warner Bros. announced Wednesday that The Great Beyond will open on October 1, 2027 after being pulled from its previous slot.
- The Batman Part II was pushed to February 18, 2028, a move that freed the October date and gave the sequel more post‑production time.
- The studio plans premium exhibition for The Great Beyond, including IMAX and a planned two‑week IMAX 70mm engagement that requires extra lead time to produce large‑format prints.
- J.J. Abrams wrote and directs the film, which features Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey, and Samuel L. Jackson, and footage shown at CinemaCon emphasized a tone of childlike wonder.
- Warner Bros. also swapped two other 2027 release dates—Panic Carefully now opens April 9, 2027 and Revenge of La Llorona now opens February 26, 2027—giving The Great Beyond a less crowded fall window and clearer marketing runway.