Disney has moved its “Jungle Book” reboot back six months to April 15, 2016, and filled the Oct. 9 slot with the Chris Pine disaster drama “The Finest Hours.”

“Jungle Book” is directed by Jon Favreau with Neel Sethi as Mowgli and Idris Elba voicing the tiger, Shere Khan, while Warner Bros.’  “Jungle Book: Origins,” being directed by Andy Serkis is set for Oct. 6, 2017 release.

“The Finest Hours,” is being directed by Craig Gillespie and follows a rescue mission following a severe storm off Cape Cod.  The storm damaged two oil tankers set in 1952. The film will hit theaters April 15, 2016.

Disney has also dated the “Pete’s Dragon” remake for Aug. 12, 2016.

[Source Variety]