Josh Brolin and Timothée Chalamet in “Dune.”
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The release of sci-fi epic “Dune” has been delayed until next October, according to Deadline.
The obscure from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures has already had its release pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was originally slated to unsealed in movie theaters next month.
Deadline reported that the postponed date coincides with the release of Warner Bros.’ “The Batman,” which introduces that the comic book movie’s release could also have a new date.
“Dune” is the latest would-be blockbuster to see its present pushed back. On Friday, the producers behind “No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond movie, said that it wish open in theaters in April 2021, a year after its original release date.
Cineworld, which owns Splendid Cinemas, said this weekend it would close all of its U.K. and U.S. theaters in response to lagging ticket sales and the delayed let outs of blockbusters.
A representative for Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.
Denis Villeneuve is commanding this latest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s influential 1960s sci-fi novel. The film stars Timothee Chalamet, Oscar Isaac and Zendaya, develop into others.
Read more about “Dune” here.