There are a bunch of movies that already has exact release date in 2022. There are just so many things that can go wrong within 2 years, how is it possible that they can do that?
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First of all, those release dates might change. They can push them back if needed.
There is a huge effort in scheduling logistics of a movie, making sure that actors and sets are available at the right time, etc. They know when the can expect shots to be finished and sent for first level editing.
The editing process can take some time, but they generally know how long it will take given the amount of effort they have asked for. They typically will also require overtime to reach a deadline.
Typically the movie should be ready well ahead of the actual release date. The few weeks before release requires actors and directors going out and doing publicity, like appearing on TV shows for interviews. Notably, if the directors are doing publicity, then they aren’t available to rule on editing.
In all of this they’ve given themselves a lot of wiggle room for minor things, so they can still make the release date. Even an 8 week shooting delay in Mission Impossible: Fallout from Tom Cruise breaking his ankle didn’t delay the release (although they did throw money at the problem to make sure they didn’t miss release).
Now, what are the advantages of having your release so far out if it’s so much work? Notably, it means other studios aren’t going to try and fight with you. There are very rarely two big movies opening simultaneously. Once one big movie has their release date, nobody else wants to lose money by opening against them.
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