Sony Pictures have cancelled the release of 'The Interview' following the decision of a number of leader cinema chains not to show the film.
In a statement Sony said they stand by the filmmakers and their right to free expression, adding they are extremely disappointed by the outcome.
Earlier, five top US cinema chains declined to air the movie, which parodies North Korea, after threats from a hacking group.
The hackers yesterday warned people to stay away from cinemas showing the film starring James Franco and Seth Rogen.
The group, which claimed responsibility for seizing control and leaking data from Sony Corp's computers last month, reminded moviegoers of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the US.
Tomorrow’s New York premiere of 'The Interview', which follows two hapless journalists who are recruited to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was cancelled following the latest threat.
Rogen and Franco have also cancelled several scheduled media appearances this week.
Carmike Cinemas, which operate 278 cinemas in 41 states, told Sony yesterday it would not show the film.
"We look forward to the time when the responsible criminals are apprehended. Until that happens, individual cinema operators may decide to delay exhibition of the movie," the National Association of Theatre Owners said in a statement.
The organisation, which represents cinemas across the United States, added it was working closely with security and law enforcement agencies.
