Paramount Pictures' upcoming movie If, starring Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski, is set to release a week earlier than initially planned. The film will now premiere on May 17, 2024, instead of May 24. This change in schedule allows If to avoid direct competition with Paramount's SpongeBob SquarePants sequel, which was also slated for a May 24 release but has since been moved to a holiday release.

Reynolds, who was also involved in the production of Deadpool 3, had recently experienced a pause in filming for the highly anticipated sequel. Meanwhile, Krasinski is set to expand his A Quiet Place franchise with a prequel featuring Lupita Nyong'o, scheduled for release in 2024.

In more Deadpool-related news, it has been revealed that Reynolds' character will have an epic showdown with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in Deadpool 3. The film's director, Shawn Levy, shared that Reynolds wanted his character to lose the fight, showing the actor's selflessness and desire to create a compelling story. This playful rivalry between Reynolds and Jackman has been a subject of public entertainment for some time.

Paramount's decision to move up the release date of If to May 17, 2024, will undoubtedly generate anticipation among fans. As the studio navigates the challenges posed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, they are making strategic moves to maximize success at the box office.