Batman v Superman scales back London red carpet after Brussels attacks

The London premiere of Batman v Supermanwas scaled back Tuesday following the terrorist attacks in Brussels.

Warner Bros. said in a statement that "our hearts go out to the victims" and others affected by the deadly explosions at the Belgium city's main airport and subway.

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But the studio also said it would go forward with the Tuesday-night premiere "rather than yield to terror."

However, interviews on the red carpet were cancelled.

The Leicester Square premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicefollows events in New York and Mexico City.

The film begins rolling out in some European theatres on Wednesday and opens in cinemas worldwideon Friday.