The ninth part of the Fast and the Furious franchise has become another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the rapid spread of the disease, Universal Studios decided to postpone the premiere of the action immediately for a year, Variety reports..

Since cinemas in countries such as China, Italy and South Korea are quarantined, now release Fast and Furious 9 would be commercially unprofitable. A new start date for the film at the American box office is set for April 2, 2021.

Franchise producer and one of its key actors, Vin Diesel, has already said that he considers the postponement of the premiere a disappointment, but stressed that the health of fans is still a priority. “Although we know how frustrating it is to keep you waiting a little longer, everyone’s safety has become a key consideration for this step,” he said..