Initial reports stated that the film would be theatrically released in "Fall 2014"; the schedule was later amended to 23 October 2015 in the United Kingdom and 6 November in the United States.
Initial reports stated that the film would be released in "Fall 2014". On 11 July 2013 it was revealed that John Logan would also return as writer; the release was scheduled for 23 October 2015 in the United Kingdom and 6 November in the United States.