I have the same problem and I found the first comment on the question helpful.
In fact, if there is no error, this means that it takes time to load the dependencies.
You can track the download by adding --verbose :
react-native init projectname --verbose
You will spend a long period to reach 50% of the load.
However, you may encounter the following error:
npm WARN response-native@0.34.0 requires a peer-to-peer response @ ~ 15.3.1, but none have been installed. npm verb exit [0, true]
If so, check this box .
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