Washington DC, July 11 -- The release of Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning-starrer The Nightingale has been postponed by a month, with the World War II drama now set to hit theatres on March 19, 2027, where it will open against 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4', according to Variety.

The film was previously scheduled for release on February 12. The new date places the adaptation of Kristin Hannah's bestselling novel during the spring break period leading up to Easter.

Directed by Michael Morris (To Leslie) from a screenplay by Dana Stevens, The Nightingale marks the first time sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning will star together in leading roles in a feature film, according to Variety.

According to the film's official synopsis, the sisters play sibli...