The new Dune movie begins with a promise. Even before we really dive into the world of the desert planet Arrakis, the four letters of the title appear in the picture. They are not alone: they are accompanied by the not-to-be-missed addition that this is just the first part of a larger story acts.
Dune introduces us to a big world with many different characters and parties. There are power struggles, intrigues and love stories. The comparisons to Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings don’t come from anywhere. That the story continued is now certain: Here you will find all the important information about Dune 2.
When will Dune 2 be in cinemas?
Dune 2 launches on November 16, 2023 in German cinemas. The film thus chooses a similar starting window as the first part, which was released in cinemas in September 2021.
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How does Denis Villeneuve’s first Dune film end?
From the beginning it was clear that Denis Villeneuve would not film the complete book with Dune. The director has repeatedly emphasized that Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic is too complex for him to press in two cinema hours. Dune: Part 1 ends in the desert of Arrakis, where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), join the native Fremen.
You can watch the trailer for the first Dune film here:
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How does Dune’s story continue in part 2?
The Harkonnen have seized Arrakeen, the largest city on the planet, and nearly wiped out House Atreides. The second half of Herbert’s novel deals with how Paul gets to know the world of the Fremen and stands with them against the oppressors. Villeneuve has already confirmed that Chani, played by Zendaya, is a significantly larger role occupies in the sequel.
How far along is Dune 2 in production?
Thanks to convincing figures from the box office and HBO Max, one thing is certain: Dune 2 is coming. Eric Roth’s screenplay is finished and Filming is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2022. Director Denis Villeneuve will focus more on the Harkonnen meanies, creating a much darker film. Dune 2 thus takes up an important part of the template that was only scratched on before.
The green light was given for a sequel anything but natural: The Dune franchise faced major challenges, although a spin-off, Dune: The Sisterhood, was in the works before the second installment. Worldwide, the first Dune film grossed $400 million on a budget of $165 million. This box-office result is strengthened by the HBO Max numbers.
Who is in the cast of Dune 2?
In Dune 2, some familiar characters return.
Three new cast members have already been announced.
The Emperor appears in Dune 2 for the first time after being only mentioned by name in the first part. He is the big puller in the background and therefore also the one who Fall of House Atreides initiated.
When will the first Dune 2 trailer be released?
We’re still a long way from a trailer. If the film hits theaters in October 2023, we might early 2023 at the earliest expect the first moving images from Dune 2. We will keep you informed about all further updates.
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How many Dune books can still be made into a movie?
If Dune and Dune 2 are successful, we could see the birth of a massive franchise. Alongside the spin-off series and the sequel, Villeneuve has already expressed interest in becoming can present a third part, which is based on Dune Messiah, Herbert’s second Dune novel. The saga of the American writer comprises six volumes in total.
The series was later continued by his son, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson with various prequel and sequel series.
Hunters of Dune (2006) and Sandworms of Dune (2007) are two books that follow directly from Chapterhouse: Dune. So there is still lots of stuffwhich can be processed in future Dune films and series.
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