Amidst Covid-19, many forms of entertainment have halted. The art of film being one of them. Whether it’s movies being filmed, release dates being pushed back, or award shows being postponed, the industry has certainly been through the ringer due to the pandemic.

Some of the most anticipated movies for 2021 are Black Widow, The Matrix 4, Dune, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Don’t Worry Darling, and Eternals. Many of these films were set to release during late 2020 to early 2021 before the pandemic hit. Now they are all set to release mid-late this year.

One film in particular that was pushed back several times due to Covid-19 was Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. It was initially scheduled to hit movie theaters on July 17, 2020, before it was pushed back to July 31 and then August 12. Warner Bros then stated it would be released later in August but only in some countries. Film executives complain that each of those delays and inconveniences cost them money which reigns true. In September, Disney released its live-action remake of Mulan, which cost $200 million dollars, on Disney+.

Award shows have also been done differently this past year. There haven’t been many of them but the ones that have happened were all virtual. One award show in particular, also known as “Hollywood’s biggest night," the Oscars were originally set to premiere February 28, 2021. Due to the pandemic, they are now scheduled for Sunday, April 25, 2021.

President of ABC Entertainment Karey Burke, said in a statement, “We find ourselves in uncharted territory this year and will continue to work with our partners at the Academy to ensure this year’s show is a safe and celebratory event that also captures the excitement of the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.”

Many streaming services have gained from this pandemic, though. Netflix added 10.1 million new subscribers globally in the second quarter of 2020. Streaming services' sales have grown over 50% this past year.

Overall, Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the movie business. Most cinemas are still closed and many movies have been postponed. The industry remains patient though, waiting until things are more settled with vaccinations and safety.

While everyone misses the feeling of sitting down in theater chairs and stepping on popcorn while a child screams during the best part of the movie, it is ultimately for the better that things are done this way.