Will Dune: Part Two prove to be a box office hit, leading to Warner Bros. greenlighting a third entry in Denis Villeneuve's trilogy?
The first film had a unique 2021 release where it was simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max. Despite that fact, it still managed to earn $402 million worldwide from an estimated production budget of $165 million.
Many sci-fi enthusiasts surmised that without the detriment of the COVID-19 pandemic influencing release plans, the film would have earned considerably more at the global box office.
Well, three years later, those fans will get to test that theory as Dune: Part Two will hit North American theaters next month.
To promote its release Warner Bros. Discovery has released 2 new TV spots. Check them out below.
Additionally, two new character featurettes have been released, focusing on Austin Butler's Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Florence Pugh's Princess Irulan.
In recent Dune: Part Two news, Denis Villeneuve let it be known that he's interested in filming a third installment in the film series but he'll probably exit the franchise despite the fact that there are several more books in Frank Herbert's sweeping sci-fi saga.
The film features an exceptional cast with Timothée Chalamet starring as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Also appearing in supporting roles are Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam and Javier Bardem as Stilgar.
Dune: Part Two is currently set to be released on March 01, 2024. The film was originally set for release on November 3, 2023 but was pushed back due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Hollywood strike.
Do you plan on seeing the film in theaters? Let us know in the comment section below.
Dune: Part Two Official Synopsis
Dune: Part Two 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 endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Denis Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Herbert’s novel.