Warner Bros has delayed the planned November release of its big-budget Dune sequel until March 2024.
A spokesperson said the movie would not be released whilst the Hollywood actors’ strike was ongoing because its stars cannot promote the movie.
Dune: Part Two, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, was one of the most anticipated films of 2023.
The new release date means the movie is now out of contention for awards season early next year.
Dune: Part Two is a sci-fi sequel based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel about the adventures of mythic hero named Paul Atreides.
Alongside Chalamet and Zendaya, the franchises also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and Stellan Skarsgard.
The first movie in the franchise was a resounding critical success and with a star studded cast including the additions of Florence Pugh, Austin Butler an Christopher Walken, fans’ anticipations for Dune: Part Two could not be higher.
