It was to be released on 25 January 2020 in China[8][9] but was withdrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] The theatrical releases in Singapore and the Philippines have been delayed due to the postponement of the film's release in China.[11][12] As the outbreak of COVID-19 in China caused the cancellation of many theatrical premieres, certain regulations prevent any Chinese film from being released overseas before the film's local release in China.[12] On 1 September 2020, it was announced, that the film will hit Chinese theaters on 30 September 2020.[13] The English version of the film opened in theaters in the United Arab Emirates and select neighboring countries on 8 October 2020.[14] Gravitas Ventures acquired the North American rights and will see a wide release, including drive-ins and IMAX, on 20 November 2020