The ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have sent ripples through Hollywood, impacting numerous projects, and the highly anticipated 'Dune 2' is not exempt from the turmoil. Despite producers' claims, the movie is facing an indefinite delay due to a confluence of factors, including financial challenges at the America AMC theatre line and the lingering effects of COVID-19 on the film industry.

While official figures are yet to be released, the outlook for 'Dune 2' appears increasingly bleak. The early cancellation of the 'Dune 2' event at San Diego Comic-Con was a telling sign that the movie's release could be postponed. Adding to the complications is the movie's association with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers), which is currently at odds with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA protesters, leading to delays in every project linked to AMPTP.