The wait is officially over – along with Timothée Chalamet, we can return to the distant, war-torn planet known as Dune.
The sci-fi tale that centres on the desert planet Arrakis and its messiah, Paul Atreides, is one of the greatest blockbusters in recent years. Dune boasted a star-packed cast, spectacular costume design and stunning cinematography.
As the first reviews report, the second part of the story is even more impressive. Find out when the Dune: Part Two will be released, what happens in the plot, and who’s starring.
Dune: Part Two release date
The film is currently available at the cinemas.
Setting a release date for the second part of Dune caused Warner Bros. a lot of trouble. Initially, the film was set to debut in November 2023. However, after the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the release date was pushed back to 2024. Shortly after, it was brought forward a little.
Dune: Part Two finally appeared in cinemas on Friday, 1 March 2024.
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Dune: Part Two plot
Dune covers the events from the first half of Frank Herbert’s first Dune novel. The film ended when Paul and Lady Jessica found the Fremen and headed to Stilgar’s home. In the Fremen camp, Paul will have to adapt to new customs and prove his worth and strength as the Muad’Dib – the messiah of the planet Arrakis.
In Dune part 2, we’ll see more of Paul’s prophetic visions, which will concern his future and the uprising against the Emperor.
In an interview with Empire , Denis Villeneuve said:
It’s like a chess game. Some new characters will be introduced in the second part, and a decision I made very early on was that this first part would be more about Paul Atreides and the Bene Gesserit, and his experience of being in contact for the first time with a different culture… Second part, there will be much more Harkonnen stuff.
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The official synopsis reads:
This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Dune: Part Two trailers
Experience a taste of Paul’s struggles and the scorching climate of Arrakis in the first trailer:
Here’s another (more violent) teaser of the upcoming blockbuster:
In the third trailer, Chani and Paul are fighting the Harkonnen in the sands of Arrakis:
Dune: Part Two cast
The following cast members reprise their roles in Dune’s second instalment:
- Timothée Chalamet – Paul Atreides
- Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Jessica
- Zendaya – Chani
- Javier Bardem – Stilgar
- Stellan Skarsgård – Vladimir Harkonnen
- Dave Bautista – Glossu Rabban
- Charlotte Rampling – Gaius Helen Mohiam
- Josh Brolin – Gurney Helleck
New additions to the cast include:
- Christopher Walken – Shaddam IV Corrino, the Emperor, who gave Arrakis to the House of Harkonnen
- Florence Pugh – Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter
- Austin Butler – Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Baron’s youngest nephew and heir to the House of Harkonnen
- Léa Seydoux – Lady Margot Fenring, a Bene Gesserit and close friend of the Shaddam IV
- Souheila Yacoub – Shishakli, a Fremen warrior
- Tim Blake Nelson – unknown character
At the film’s world premiere, which took place on 15 February 2024 in London, it was revealed that one more person is starring in the movie. We’re talking about Anya Taylor-Joy , one of the most high-profile actors of her generation, who will soon appear in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Rumours about Taylor-Joy joining the cast of Dune: Part Two emerged some time ago. However, the filmmakers surprised fans and journalists at the London premiere with her reveal.
They did not, however, officially announce which character the actress is playing. Apparently, it was supposed to be a surprise for fans of the Dune universe.
Where can you buy tickets for Dune: Part Two?
Tickets for the film are available now. You can get them from:
US
AMC Theatres Fandango Atom Tickets Cinemark MovieTickets.com
UK
Cineworld Odeon Empire Vue
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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