diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-please.yml b/.github/workflows/release-please.yml
index ce87ddb2d0..9c4c3d5e26 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-please.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-please.yml
@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ jobs:
           sudo apt-get update
           sudo apt-get install -y qemu-user-static
 
-      - name: Build image
+      - name: Build Image
+        if: ${{ steps.release.outputs.release_created }}
         id: buildah-build
         uses: redhat-actions/buildah-build@v2
         with: