NYC and LA’s path toward reopening more businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired more confidence in studios after over a year of theater closures.
At the same time, theaters are open at limited capacities, so staggering big horror releases like the Quiet Place sequel and Spiral is a smart decision on Lionsgate’s part.
Within the announcement made by Lionsgate’s David Spitz, the president said the decision to move Spiral up was related to more theaters opening in the New York City and Los Angeles markets earlier this month.