A car park has come under fire after cinema-goers were hit with unexpected fines for staying too long due to the length of the newest blockbuster.
Film fans were left disappointed after a three-hour limit was recently introduced at Cineworld's car park in Llandudno Junction, Conwy county, Wales.
However, people watching Dune: Part Two found themselves overstaying the limit because the film is over two and three-quarter hours long without the adverts.
Some drivers said they were not aware they needed to register their number plate before watching the film.
Sci-fi fans have been left hit with fines after going to the Welsh cinema
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One said: "So, how do we appeal a parking charge? Had no idea about this until the parking charge arrived this morning? Why weren't we warned by staff when they scanned our ticket for Dune 2?"
Another added: "Went last week to watch Dune 2 and just received a fine through the post today.
"Been coming here for years so didn't think to check for parking restrictions and was not informed when at the till."
Cineworld said its system meant people could register cars to avoid a fine. However, some drivers said they were not aware they needed to register their number plate before watching the film.
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A spokesperson from Cineworld said: "We realise that the restrictions in place do state that it is a maximum of a three-hour stay.
"However, please don't worry! We have tablets inside of the cinema which you will need to enter your car details into upon your arrival. This will allow you to extend your stay free of charge."
The car park is managed by UK Parking Control Ltd.
GB News has approached UK Parking Control Ltd for comment.
The cast of Dune: Part 2 at the premiere in London
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Dune: Part Two is the second part of the adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel directed by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
It stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and Rebecca Ferguson in a follow-up to the 2021 multi-Academy Award and Bafta-winning sci-fi epic.