MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment has given the permission to domestic theater owners to cancel any and all the screenings of James Franco and Seth Rogen's upcoming film,"The Interview” if they feel unsafe.

The release of Sony’s upcoming film on Christmas day has been facing threats made to deliver a "9/11" attack on theatres that show the movie due to which theater owners are hysterically canceling the screenings.

There have been suspicions that North Korea is behind the threats, as they are unhappy with the controversial content in the film. James and Seth play celebrity journalists who go on a mission to assassinate North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un.

Movie theaters have been cautioned, and Sony has also warned people to stay far away from places where the film may be shown. James and Seth cancelled their media appearances for the controversial comedy; the film’s New York premiere has reportedly been cancelled as well.