Dune 2, the upcoming second installment of the Dune film franchise, which was scheduled to hit the theatres on November 3, has been pushed to a later date. The film will now arrive in theatres on March 15, 2024. The postponement comes due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood.

Warner Bros along with Legendary Entertainment are producing the film which stars Timothee Chalamet in the lead role. Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, actors are not allowed to participate in the promotional works. Dune 2 is directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Dune 2 features Timothée Chalamet as the central character, Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani. The upcoming film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Dune 2 features an ensemble cast including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin,  Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.