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If Denis Villeneuve gets to make Dune: Messiah, he wants a whole lot more Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy. The two stars aren’t heavily featured in the recently released Part Two. Both Pugh and Taylor-Joy were a small part of the star-studded ensembles. Luckily, the Messiah book heavily features their two characters, Princess Irulan and […]

Dune: Part Two is killing it at IMAX theaters. Why? Because they sold out on the opening weekend. THR reports that Dune: Part Two ran out of tickets on IMAX screens during its launch. CEO Richard Gelfond told the public this during a conference for investors. Considering the action, suspense, and visual effects, it makes […]

French actress Léa Seydoux, renowned for her roles in “Dune: Part Two” and the upcoming romance drama “The Beast,” shared her candid views on the disparities between working in Hollywood versus Europe. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, Seydoux expressed a preference for the European film industry, emphasizing that it treats women on screen […]

Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve cast Austin Butler (Elvis) to play Feyd-Rautha in his sequel. Sting previously played the role in David Lynch’s past film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel. Speaking to The Los Angeles Times, Villeneuve broke down his decision to bring in Feyd-Rautha in the second film. He revealed that he […]

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a night out on the town to see Dune 2. A viral video captured the two cleaning up after themselves. An X user by the name of @GehrigRyan captured Lopez and Affleck leaving the theater. He joked that the “Post credits scene was realizing JLo & Ben Affleck were […]

Dune: Part Two is in theaters, meaning fandom for the franchise is out in the wild. Nothing is surprising anymore. However, seeing a fan wearing a Fremen suit and riding a sandworm to the theater to watch the film gave us a double-take. The viral video on social media shows the theatergoer crusing around the […]

Austin Butler revealed that the creepy kiss scene with co-star Stellan Skarsgård in “Dune: Part Two” was entirely improvised. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Butler discussed the unexpected moment with Skarsgård in detail. His character, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, and Skarsgård’s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, dove into unconventional scenes. Butler explained that the kiss, although unsettling due […]

Dune: Part Two made a huge $81.5 million domestically at the box office. However, that total came with an IMAX twist. Denis Villeneuve’s sequel made nearly double what its predecessor made in 2021 ($41 million). This was the biggest box office opening of 2024 and the biggest since Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in October. […]

While 2024 had gotten off to a relatively quiet start at the box office, Dune Part 2 changed that in very short order after already becoming the biggest opening of the year in barely two days. The film has since managed to blow past projections for the whole weekend to dominate the box office on […]

While the 2024 box office has started off relatively quiet, it is poised to change with the release of Dune Part 2 that followed a tidal wave of acclaim from critics and early fan screenings. The opening weekend domestic box office is already reflecting this as the sci-fi sequel is off to an extremely hot […]

Dune: Part Two brings the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. What goes down with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya). What’s Dune: Part Two about?  The latest Arrakis adventure continues the rise of Paul Atreides. After the events of the first film, he is seeking revenge against those […]

Modern blockbusters have accustomed moviegoers to sitting through the credits for a post-credits scene. But does Dune: Part Two have a post-credits scene? MCU films love to set up their next adventures with mid and post-credits scenes. Typically, they are short and sweet but can feature bombshell cameos or huge story teases. But not every […]

Hans Zimmer is getting ready for a Dune 3. Denis Villeneuve pitched his composer on the next film as the second installment was commencing production. In an interview with Variety, Zimmer revealed he’s already gotten to work on Dune 3. “Guess who hasn’t stopped writing?” he asked. “Denis comes in on the second day of […]

In the vast expanse of science fiction cinema, few stories hold the cultural and literary significance of Frank Herbert’s Dune saga. With Denis Villeneuve’s ambitious adaptation breathing new life into this iconic narrative, each installment unfolds like a cosmic tapestry, weaving together themes of power, destiny, and redemption. As audiences immerse themselves in the world […]

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the dynamic duo of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two,” offered insights into their electrifying on-set encounter with co-star Austin Butler, who portrays the menacing Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Alongside newcomers Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, and Anya Taylor-Joy, Butler’s role required a striking transformation, involving pale makeup, blackened teeth, and a bald […]

Dune: Part Two is tracking well above its predecessor at the box office. That should fire up fans. Deadline is reporting that Denis Villeneuve’s sequel is tracking for a $170 million worldwide opening. They estimate that $80 million will come from the United States and Canada, while between $85-$90 million will come overseas. If this […]

Denis Villeneuve is making Dune: Messiah. However, he has some concerns about the release date. Speaking to The Times, Villeneuve expressed his concern with rushing a third film in Arrakis. “The danger in Hollywood is that people get excited and only think about release dates, not quality,” he said. There were over two years between […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is an epic continuation of his 2021 film. Timothée Chalamet delivers some of his best career work with his commanding performance. But this adventure to Arrakis is as smooth as a ride atop a sandworm. A visual spectacle, Villeneuve delivers the goods. Even still, there is a lot crammed into […]

Denis Villeneuve has given a positive update regarding his Dune: Messiah script. It’s no secret that the Arrival filmmaker is working on a third film in the franchise. However, he admits that he may need a cooldown period, even if Messiah is almost written. “I agreed to make Part One and Part Two back to […]

Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up to the massively successful first Dune film, Dune: Part Two, is currently rated at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with 113 reviews. Early previews have given the film overwhelmingly positive reactions. And now critics seem suitably impressed with Villeneuve’s sprawling sci-fi film. Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson said, “Heavy with spectacle and theme as […]

Dune: Part Two is getting rave reviews from film journalists. Denis Villeneuve’s second movie in the franchise has been compared to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in terms of battle scenes. If you recall, The Two Towers is the one with the Battle of Helm’s Deep, and for a long […]

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Part Two. The forthcoming sequel will feature Anya Taylor-Joy, who seemingly confirmed the rumors at the London premiere. There have been rumors swirling that Taylor-Joy would appear in the Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya-led film. Variety has confirmed this and reported that she even appeared at the film’s London premiere. Her role’s […]

Are we ever going to see Dune’s deleted scenes? Director Denis Villeneuve has some hints on what we can expect. In a nutshell, the director is pretty adamant that deleted scenes are deleted for a reason and don’t need to see the light of day. The Dune director discussed this recently with Collider and shed […]

Dune: Part Two has gotten its box office forecast. In a promising sign, the sequel is looking to out-pace Oppenheimer, one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. Dune: Part Two on par with Oppenheimer?  Deadline is reporting that Dune: Part Two is projected to debut around $65 million domestically. That is around $59%-83% higher than […]

It sounds like Rebecca Ferguson is happy having left the Mission: Impossible. After starring in three installments dating back to Rogue Nation, Ferguson seems content with her exit. In a recent interview, it sounds like the character was not heading in a direction she was interested in. And it’s simply a case of her contract […]

The cast of Dune: Part Two have mixed reactions to the viral popcorn bucket. Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista both weighed in on the matter. A mixed response Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Brolin immediately shut down the popcorn bucket. “I’m not gonna stick my hand in there! I’m good. I’ll starve,” he said “I think […]

Dune director Denis Villeneuve indicated that he may take a break before working on Dune: Messiah or be “taking a detour.” In discussions with The Playlist, he seems back and forth on whether he’s working on the new Dune soon or after other endeavors. For now, he’s “doing press for Part Two” and “once the […]

Florence Pugh recounted a time her mom got high with Snoop Dogg. She revealed it to her Dune: Part Two co-stars during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. A true story Playing “True or False?” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host asked the Dune stars if Pugh’s mom getting high with Snoop Dogg was true […]

Dune: Part Two recently released a featurette highlighting Academy Award-nominee Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan. The video, lasting 35 seconds, introduced Princess Irulan, Emperor Shaddam IV’s (Christopher Walken) eldest daughter. The princess was trained in the Bene Gesserit way, much like most heirs of the Landsraad or the assembly of noble Houses in the Dune universe. […]

If Dune Messiah gets green-lit, it’ll come with both positive and negative updates as it pertains to director Denis Villeneuve. A double-edged sword In his Time profile, Villeneuve revealed that if Dune Messiah gets green-lit, it’ll be his “last” film in the franchise. Once his time in Arrakis has winded down, he named adaptations of […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two just released stills from the upcoming movie, and Total Film has the exclusive. One of the stills feature Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) locked in battle surrounded by both Fremen and members of the Bene Gesserit. We only see one perspective, but to my knowledge this […]

It has become fairly common place that a major tentpole film release has souvenir drinks and snacks available to movie-goers, and it looks to be the same for Dune 2. However, the souvenir popcorn bucket for Dune 2’s release is proving to cause no end of jokes online over the interesting design choice that will […]

Warner Bros and Christopher Nolan are reuniting. They will re-release Tenet in theaters in February in support of Dune: Part Two, the studio’s upcoming blockbuster. A Tenet re-release Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting that Nolan’s Tenet will be re-released in theaters on February 23. This will include large-format screenings including IMAX. The move […]

A new poster has emerged for Dune: Part Two. And it’s a bit sand-covered. Beyond that, it also reveals a new female character played by Souheila Yacoub, Screen Rant reports. Dune: Part Two gets new movie poster Actors that we know of are featured in this bright orange new poster. It includes Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, […]

Denis Villeneuve is no stranger to long runtimes for his films theatrical releases, with many averaging well over two and a half hours from start to finish. Not only does Dune Part 2 look to be no different, the director will also be setting a personal record with the film’s long runtime. It was confirmed […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune will return to IMAX screens for a special one-night engagement. One night only On January 17, IMAX announced that Dune will return to IMAX for one night only on January 24. In addition to seeing the film in the format, fans who attend these screenings will get a sneak peek at the […]

According to X (formerly Twitter) @gavinincinema, Dune: Part Two’s runtime is at 166 minutes. That’s 2 hours and 46 minutes, a record for director Denis Villeneuve. The information was taken from the Eirin or Japan’s Film Classification and Rating Organization. Dune: Part II will be the longest film by its director Dennis Villeneuve with a […]

During a recent press conference, Denis Villeneuve revealed the progress on his Dune: Messiah script. “I don’t know exactly when I will go back to Arrakis” A press conference for Dune: Part Two was held in South Korea recently. He revealed that the schedule of the two films was taxing, and it may be a […]

Denis Villeneuve promises that Dune: Part Two will have plenty of action. A “more muscular” sequel Speaking to Total Film, Villeneuve promises that Dune: Part Two is “more of an action movie” and “more muscular” than its predecessor. “The first movie was more meditative and contemplative. We were following a young man discovering a new […]