diff --git a/release.sh b/release.sh
index e2cefcbe74..4742f00dea 100755
--- a/release.sh
+++ b/release.sh
@@ -32,9 +32,7 @@ do
             echo "Upgrading $i to $latestver..."
             yarn add -E $i@$latestver
             git add -u
-            # The `-e` flag opens the editor and gives you a chance to check
-            # the upgrade for correctness.
-            git commit -m "Upgrade $i to $latestver" -e
+            git commit -m "Upgrade $i to $latestver"
         fi
     fi
 done