Paramount Pictures announced a number of dating decisions Tuesday, including that A Quiet Place: Day One, previously known as Untitled A Quiet Place before the new title was shared at this year's CinemaCon, will go wide March 8, 2024. It had been scheduled to hit theaters on Sept. 22, 2023, and follows A Quiet Place Part II's release in May 2021 after being delayed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new film from director Michael Sarnoski (Pig) is produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller and John Krasinski, who directed the first two titles in the horror franchise. The movie, which is based on an original idea from Krasinski, is produced by Platinum Dunes and Sunday Night Productions, with Allyson Seeger as executive producer.
Also announced was If — directed by Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds — moving back six months to May 24, 2024. The formerly untitled film also stars Krasinski, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Cailey Fleming, Louis Gossett Jr., Fiona Shaw, Alan S. Kim and Steve Carell. Krasinski, Seeger and Reynolds are producing, with George Dewey and Alexa Ginsburg as executive producers. The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the film focuses on a man who can communicate with people's imaginary friends and prevents them from turning evil.
Also part of the scheduling changes is The Tiger's Apprentice, which is delaying its release by a month to Jan. 19, 2024. The animated film adaptation of the 2003 novel of the same name hails from director Raman Hui and co-directors Yong Duk Jhun and Paul Watling. The voice cast includes Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang.
Additionally, Titanic 25 Year Anniversary is pushed back four months and will go wide theatrically on Feb. 10, 2023. Also, Laal Singh Chaddha, a Hindi-language dramedy, will get a moderate release on Aug. 11, 2022.
"A Quiet Place" is set dead in the aftermath of a full-blown apocalypse, wherein sightless aliens known as Death Angels have taken over Earth. Most of humanity is dead, and those who have survived, like the Abbott family, have to make sure that their movements are as soundless as possible, so as to avoid attracting the creatures. "A Quiet Place Part II" heightens the tension and horror surrounding the situation, while offering a little glimpse into how the creatures first arrived and carried out their plan of taking over the planet.
Although the details of "A Quiet Place: Day One" are tightly under wraps, the title could be referring to events that a fresh group of survivors undergoes right after the attack, and the film could potentially delve into the disorientation of having to survive a race of beings with superhuman strength and hearing. Sound is an integral part of the human existence, as it is how we essentially communicate and go about our lives. To be robbed of this essential aspect of humanity is terrifying, especially if it turns into the very reason that ushers one's death.
"Day One" was initially supposed to be directed by Jeff Nichols, but Sarnoski took over after the former exited the project. Apart from Krasinski, other producers include Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller. Platinum Dunes and Sunday Night Productions are involved in the production process, while Allyson Seeger is executive producing. There has been no official announcement regarding the cast of the film, at least as of now.
"A Quiet Place: Day One" is expected to release on March 8, 2024.
