Mad Max: Furiosa won't reach cinemas until May 24, 2024, it's been confirmed.
This prequel to 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, focussing on a young version of Charlize Theron's post-apocalyptic war captain was originally intended for release in 2023.
Last Night in Soho actress Anya Taylor-Joy was announced as the star of the new movie.
What to Read Next
TheWrap broke the news of its delay earlier this week, but Warner Bros has not yet provided an explanation as to what caused this delay.
Filming however is reportedly still expected to go ahead in Australia later this year.
Related: Mad Max: Furiosa spin-off moving ahead with Chris Hemsworth and The New Mutants star
Back in June, Taylor-Joy herself reacted to joining the cast of Furiosa, saying: "The thing that makes me most excited about Furiosa is, No. 1, [director] George Miller.
"That brain is incredible. I'm also really excited to do something physical. To physically become something else is something that will weirdly give me a lot of peace."
Her soon-to-be co-star Chris Hemsworth also commented: "It is a huge honour. A lot of pressure, but exciting pressure that is certainly motivating.
"It really is, out of everything I've done, the biggest pinch-myself moment, because I've grown up watching it and it's so iconic."
Related: Mad Max: Fury Road - 11 things you didn't know about the movie
Hemsworth, who's best known for his godly role as Thor in the MCU, previously described Miller's world as "the pinnacle" and "a huge reason why I got into the business of telling stories.
"The fact that I'll have the [honour] of not only being directed by its original visionary in George Miller but also take part in Furiosa's origin story is incredibly exciting," the star added.
"Huge respect to George, Mel [Gibson], Charlize, Tom [Hardy] and all the cast and crew who helped build this epic world. I'll do my best to continue the tradition of cinematic badassery."
Mad Max: Furiosa is now scheduled to come to the big screen on May 24, 2024.
Reporter, Digital Spy
Dan is a freelance entertainment journalist. Beginning his writing career in 2014, Dan's work first graced the pages of cult publications Starburst magazine and Little White Lies before moving onto Total Film, Digital Spy, NME and Yahoo Entertainment.
In the film and TV universe, he kneels at the altar of Jim Carrey, Daniel Plainview, Mike Ehrmantraut and Paulie Walnuts.
