 The original release date was set for 7 September 2001. When  problems with the ending arose, the date was pushed back to 31 May  2002. The release date was then pushed back again two weeks later to  14 June 2002, as the studio did not want the film opening against  _Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)_ (qv), which featured the  voice of Matt Damon (qv).