Warner Bros. has announced that they have canceled their New York premiere for "Superman: Red Son".
In a statement, the studio said, "As the impact and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Warner Bros. is placing added emphasis on the health and welfare of its employees, talent and fans. To help minimize risk of exposure, Warner Bros. has opted to take preventative measures and cancel the New York premiere of "Superman: Red Son" on March 16, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused, and we look forward to seeing you at future events."
The animated film is an adaptation of a 2003 graphic novel in which Superman grows up in the Soviet Union instead of the U.S.
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