All the information you need before Dune 2 to understand the biggest sci-fi film of the year

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All the information you need before Dune 2 to understand

It is the first major mega cinema event of the year: Dune: Part Two continues the story of the sci-fi saga created by Frank Herbert on the big screen. Once again we delve into the grim Desert world of the planet Arrakiswhere the mighty houses of the universe fight for the most valuable raw material: spice.

If you need a quick refresher on what’s happened in Dune so far, we’ve summarized the most important information in a very simple manner.

Before Dune 2: What has happened so far in the sci-fi saga?

The story of Dune begins with Duke Leto Atreides being summoned to the desert planet Arrakis by the shady Emperor Shaddam IV. There he should ensure that the… Spice extraction doesn’t tear off.

  • What is Spice? Spice is a type of drug. It promotes cognitive abilities, prolongs life and… ensures blue eyes. Even more important: it is the decisive key to interstellar space travel.

    • You can watch the trailer for Dune: Part Two here:

    Dune: Part Two – Trailer (German) HD

    It doesn’t take long until Baron Harkonnen, the big opponent, appears. He wants that Wipe out House Atreides and (with the Emperor’s blessing and fighters) attacks the Duke on Arrakis. Leto’s son, Paul, then goes on the run with his mother, Lady Jessica, while his father dies.

    The two find help from the Fremen, the locals of Arrakis. They have learned to harness the power of the desert by riding around on the giant sandworms that the rest of the universe fears. Plus, they believe in them Arrival of a Messiahwho is possibly Paul.

    How does the story continue in Dune 2?

    The first Dune ends in the desert of Arrakis. Paul and his mother join the Fremen and learn about their customs and culture. The Fremen leader Stilgar believes that Paul the Chosen is. Paul, on the other hand, wants revenge on Baron Harkonnen for his father’s murder. And Lady Jessica has her own plans.

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    Who are the main characters in Dune 2?

    Five parties play an important role in Dune 2. In addition to House Atreides and House Harkonnen, the film places a large one Focus on the Fremen, which are made up of different tribes. In addition, the Emperor’s house, House Corrino, comes to the fore.

    All important characters belonging to House Atreides:

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    Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Josh Brolin

  • Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet): The main character of the Dune story has joined the Fremen and is well on his way to fulfilling the Messiah prophecy, not least because of his visions of the future.
  • Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson): Paul’s mother and Leto’s concubine. She belongs to the Order of the Bene Gesserit, an influential sisterhood that has controlled the events of the universe for centuries.
  • Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin): A one-time confidante of Paul’s father and his former combat instructor. After the Harkonnen attack, he fled to the desert and was able to survive as a spice smuggler.

    • All important characters who belong to the Fremen:

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    Zendaya and Javier Bardem

  • Chani (Zendaya): Is one of the few who welcomes Paul in a friendly manner in the Fremen circle. A shy love story develops between the two, even if she is skeptical about his calling as Messiah.
  • Stilgar (Javier Bardem): The Fremen leader firmly believes that the arrival of the Messiah is imminent. He puts his trust in Paul, who is supposed to bring together the fundamentalist tribes in the south of Arrakis.

    • All important characters belonging to House Harkonnen:

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    Stellan Skarsgard, Austin Butler and Dave Bautista

  • Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård): The villain is actually only interested in one thing, power. He wants to sit on the emperor’s throne and to do so he walks over piles of corpses and… into mud baths.
  • Glossu Rabban (Dave Bautista): The Harkonnen nephew is a brutal colossus, but has little in his head. When he is given responsibility for Spice promotion after the conquest of Arrakis, he is in danger of failing.
  • Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler): His younger brother appears as an alternative to Glossu. Feyd-Rautha is a fearless warrior and is considered the greatest psycho in the entire Dune universe.

    • All important figures that belong to the House of Corrino:

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    Léa Seydoux, Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh

  • Emperor Shaddam IV (Christopher Walken): The most powerful man in the universe hasn’t been seen yet. In Dune 2, Emperor Shaddam IV finally emerges from the shadows and brings nothing but death and ruin.
  • Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh): The Emperor’s daughter has a razor-sharp mind. The reason? She also belongs to the Bene Gesserit and knows how to manipulate the people around her with her words.
  • Gaius Helen Mohiam (Charlotte Rampling): She is the leader of the Bene Gesserit and advisor to the Emperor. One of her most important confidants in the new film is just as coolly calculating Lady Margot (Lea Seydoux).

    • If you want to delve even deeper into the secrets of the desert planet, you can find our big article on all the important Dune technical terms here.

    Dune: Part Two starts on February 29, 2024 in German cinemas. Director Denis Villeneuve has already expressed interest in finishing the story with a third part. However, this has not yet been officially announced.

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