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In Hollywood, the pattern is clear: studios pre-reserve release slots years ahead, intentionally leaving room for rescheduling as production issues or strategic shifts occur. The example of Doomsday, originally slated for 2026 and then moved to Christmas 2026, illustrates how studios adapt their schedules on the fly while maintaining a structured long-term plan.
This flexibility is crucial in an era of unpredictable filmmaking timelines, especially for high-cost visual projects like Dune Messiah. The studio's reluctance to commit to a firm release date indicates an awareness that delays may still be necessary.