https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Interview
In June 2014, the North Korean government threatened action against the United States if Columbia Pictures released the film. As a result, Columbia delayed the release from October to December and reportedly re-edited the film in order to make it more acceptable to North Korea. In November, the computer systems of parent company Sony Pictures Entertainment were hacked by the "Guardians of Peace", a group the FBI claims has ties to North Korea.[7] The group also threatened terrorist attacks against cinemas that showed the film. Major cinema chains opted not to release the film, leading Sony to release it for online rental and purchase on December 24, 2013 followed by a limited release at selected cinemas the next day.