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Paramount Halts Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Film's Release in Russia

film in Russia in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on February 24 after weeks of tense military buildup along their mutual borders. Russia claimed to be ing the independence of the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Countries around the world have decried the invasion and expressed for Ukraine. Economic sanctions have fallen on Russia in light of the invasion, while artists and creative studios have halted releases of some works in Russia. Paramount Pictures is not the only Hollywood studio to halt releases in the country, with Disney, Sony also halting releases.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will open in the United States on April 8.

Source: Deadline (Anthony D'Alessasndro)