Why Sony Removed ‘El Muerto’ From Their Release Calendar Explained

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe spinoff based on the Marvel Mexican luchador El Muerto officially no longer has a scheduled release date.

The movie was initially set to be released on January 12 next year. It no longer has that or any other release date as of writing. Leaving its status currently in the air as filming hadn’t even started yet.

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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio who is better known as Bad Bunny was set to take on the role as the titular Mexican wrestler. His character Juan-Carlos Estrada Sánchez is known for being canon in past Spider-Man comics.

Has ‘El Muerto’ Been Cancelled By Sony?

One question that has been opened is whether the project has been cancelled. The short answer is no, however, its status seems to be much more complicated now. See below for everything you need to know.

Although Sony announced Wednesday that it had been taking off of its upcoming release schedule. It still looks like the project still has some life to it. It just won’t be ready in time for an early 2024 release.

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Filming on the project had yet to start reportedly due to the current and ongoing WGA writers’ strike. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the movie’s script is in need of additional work.

While the writers’ strike continues, changes to scripts just won’t be happening along with writing in general. El Muerto isn’t the only movie or TV series to be delayed or postponed due to the current strike.

It has also been noted that Bad Bunny’s touring schedule may be another factor in the release date being put on ice for now. It’s currently unclear how long Bad Bunny can remain attached to the project. Unless Sony and Bad Bunny just plan on leaving it postponed until all is back to normal.

Due to the plot and character details being kept under wraps on El Muerto. It’s unclear how vital to the overall Sony Spider-Man Universe the story will be. It may not be planned to have much of an impact on its fellow SSU stories but on the other hand, it might be.

Updates on the title aren’t expected to be announced by Sony until after the writers’ strike finds a resolution. Stay tuned for more information.

Sony’s El Muerto currently has no scheduled release date.

Information Source: THR