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'Man of Steel' sequel release postponed to 2016

Henry Cavill, the star of "Man of Steel," in New York, June 10, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo
1 of 2 | Henry Cavill, the star of "Man of Steel," in New York, June 10, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The release date for the sequel to the Superman movie "Man of Steel" has been pushed back nearly a year to 2016, Warner Bros. announced in Hollywood.

Warner Bros. issued a written statement Friday announcing the untitled film -- featuring Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman -- will be released May 6, 2016, rather than the previously announced July 2015 release date.

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The statement said the postponement would allow "the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story."

The project raised controversy among comic-movie fans after Affleck signed on to play Batman, the Los Angeles Times said.

"Man of Steel" grossed $291 million at the U.S. box office.

Warner also announced a new film about Peter Pan will be in theaters in the July 2015 slot vacated by the "Man of Steel" sequel.

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