Update: Sony has "decided not to move forward with the planned December 25th theatrical release of The Interview," according to an official statement, citing the "paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers ... We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome."

Four of the largest movie theater chains in America—AMC, Cinemark, Cineplex and Regal Cinemas—won't be showing The Interview, following threats of September 11-like attacks from Sony hackers on Tuesday.

Sony is still making the controversial, Seth Rogen-James Franco film available, but it said Tuesday it will support venues that choose not to screen it.

As we previously mentioned, Bow Tie and Carmike Cinemas have also opted not to show the movie.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has said there is currently no credible evidence of active plots against theaters, but as Variety points out, there is growing concern that even without any organized plans, lone wolves might take the hackers' threats as a call to action and respond accordingly.

The film was set to release Christmas Day. A "premium video-on-demand" release is currently being considered.