The Paramount film had been set to hit theaters in North America on March 20.

In yet another sign of turbulent times, Paramount is pushing back the release of A Quiet Place Part II at the 11th hour amid the coronavirus pandemic. John Krasinski made the announcement on social media on Thursday. He indicated that because of the outbreak, it wasn't a good time for people to gather in theaters to see the horror film and that he would wait to release it until people can see it together. "One of the things I'm most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together. Well due to the ever-changing circumstances of what's going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that," he wrote in a letter to fans. "As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie... I'm gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together! See you soon!"

Krasinski directed both films, which star his wife, Emily Blunt. Paramount confirmed the news in a statement shortly after: "After much consideration, and in light of the ongoing and developing situation concerning coronavirus and restrictions on global travel and public gatherings, Paramount Pictures will be moving the worldwide release of A Quiet Place Part II. We believe in and support the theatrical experience, and we look forward to bringing this film to audiences this year once we have a better understanding of the impact of this pandemic on the global theatrical marketplace." The sequel to the 2018 silent blockbuster A Quiet Place had been set to hit theaters March 20 in North America, combined with a day-and-date release in numerous foreign markets. The film's European release, which was scheduled to kick off on March 18, was pulled earlier on Thursday.