Disney halts film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Disney announced Monday it is suspending the release of its films in theaters in Russia after Moscow's assault on Ukraine, following the example of other major companies choosing to pull out of the country.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 3, 2019 the Walt Disney Studios logo is projected onscreen during the CinemaCon Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Special presentation at the Colosseum Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. - Disney announced on February 28, 2022 that it is suspending the release of its films in theaters in Russia after Moscow's assault on Ukraine, following the example of other major companies choosing to pull out of the country. -- Photo: Valerie Macon / AFP

Lamya Abdulla

2022-03-01 13:49:59

Disney announced Monday it is suspending the release of its films in theaters in Russia after Moscow's assault on Ukraine, following the example of other major companies choosing to pull out of the country.

"Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming 'Turning Red' from Pixar," the US entertainment giant said in a statement.

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