The release of Dune: Part Two has been postponed by Warner Bros as a result of ongoing strikes in Hollywood.

The sci-fi blockbuster was set to hit cinemas on 3 November but will now be released on 15 March 2024.

It’s reported that Warner Bros would rather wait until the cast can promote the movie.

The sequel to 2021’s Oscar-winning Dune stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgard and Lea Seydoux.

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The actor’s union Sag-Aftra has requested members not to promote their movies throughout the ongoing work stoppage.

Members of the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild have been striking since May in what is the biggest walkout in the film and TV industry for over 60 years.

The WGA and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) are negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers regarding a range of issues such as the use of A.I. in productions and a fairer allocation of profits from streaming.

Sony have pushed the next Ghostbusters film to next year and removed the early 2024 release Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse from its timetable.

Warner Bros’ Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim has also been moved to December 2024.

Other Warner Bros features for 2023 have not been delayed, including Wonka, The Colour Purple as well as Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (all due for release this December).