Deadline has confirmed that the third part of Villneuve’s planned trilogy, Dune: Messiah, is now official in development. This comes with the announcement that Villeneuve’s next project with Legendary after Messiah will be an adaptation of the nonfiction book Nuclear War: A Scenario written by Annie Jacobsen.

Dune fans will know that the first two movies are actually adaptations of just the first book (among a series of Dune novels). With Dune: Messiah, Villeneuve is expected to delve into the tragedy of House Atreides and where the story goes after Paul names himself as the new emperor of the known universe.

While the first two films were very direct adaptations, Villeneuve is expected to diverge even further from the source material with Messiah. The biggest departure was with the character of Chani (Zendaya). Though Chani was an unwavering supporter of Paul in the books, she had become the character to see the danger of what Paul was to become if they had won against the Harkonnens.

With Dune said to be a cautionary tale on the problem with ‘chosen ones’ and messiahs, Dune: Messiah is expected to drive the point home, complete with the thousands of years of the Atreides domination, and Paul’s son being a literal half-person, half-worm.

It’s going to be wild.

For now, you can enjoy Dune: Part Two which just became available on digital. No release date has been announced for Dune: Messiah.

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Here’s the official description:

Rise from survival to dominance on the most dangerous planet in the universe. Arrakis is a test that few humans survive.

 Dune: Awakening combines the grit and creativity of sandbox survival games with the social interactivity of a large, persistent multiplayer game to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO.

It’s unclear if the game is going to have an overarching story, but we do get to see that some houses from the film are also going to make their appearance in the game, what with the symbol for House Atreides.

Besides that, it does look like the game is going to focus on allowing players to build their own house and find their own kind of harmony with the desert. Maybe you can even form alliances with existing houses besides the Atreides. Who wouldn’t want to have access to the Imperium’s resources?

With all the hype surrounding the release of the Dune sequel, it definitely isn’t a surprise that Awakening would want to ride on that excitement. Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long until the release.

No release date has been set for Dune: Awakening, but fans are hopeful that it will launch sometime later this year.

As it turns out, Henderson did shoot some scenes for the movie with Austin Butler (Feyd-Rautha), but they were ultimately cut. Director Denis Villeneuve explains to Entertainment Weekly:

“One of the most painful choices for me on this one was Thufir Hawat… He’s a character I absolutely love, but I decided right at the beginning that I was making a Bene Gesserit adaptation. That meant that Mentats are not as present as they should be, but it’s the nature of the adaptation.”

In the lore, Thufir was a mentat, a human computer who was trained to store a vast amount of knowledge and make complicated computations. He had a small role in the first movie, and was expected to have an appearance in the sequel, but he ultimately ended up not showing up.

In the book, Thufir is taken in by the Harkonnens and is forced to be the baron’s new mentat (since his original mentat was killed in the first movie). Thufir would use some of his own skills to plot against the Harkonnens, but he ultimately kills himself to save Paul when he rises as the new leader of the Fremen.

Though Thufir was cut from the film, fans of the movie would have definitely loved to see how his scenes played out. After all, you don’t just cast someone as endearing as Henderson and not have him do anything that significant in your franchise.

For now, Dune: Part Two is now showing in theaters.

Talking to Variety, Villeneuve explains how he thinks that television has seemingly ‘corrupted’ his beloved film medium. He explains:

“Frankly, I hate dialogue. Dialogue is for theatre and television. I don’t remember movies because of a good line, I remember movies because of a strong image. I’m not interested in dialogue at all. Pure image and sound, that is the power of cinema, but it is something not obvious when you watch movies today. Movies have been corrupted by television. In a perfect world, I’d make a compelling movie that doesn’t feel like an experiment but does not have a single word in it either. People would leave the cinema and say, ‘Wait, there was no dialogue?’ But they won’t feel the lack.”

If you’ve watched Villeneuve movies, you can kind of understand where he’s coming from. His dialogue and character interaction during scenes is usually considered the weaker part of his movies, but he definitely makes up for it with sound, visuals, and overall atmosphere.

With him admitting that he doesn’t really prioritize dialogue, it kind of contextualizes that part about his films. Kind of like how Christopher Nolan also says that some movies need to be ‘felt’ rather than understood—specifically TENET.

For now, fans await Dune: Part Two, and hopefully Villeneuve immediately gets the greenlight for Dune: Part Three after the premiere.

Dune: Part Two comes to theaters on March 1.

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For the first time ever, Microsoft Flight Simulator is taking you beyond Planet Earth into the harsh deserts of the world of “Dune” and the planet Arrakis. Aviators can put their courage and skills to the test in the cockpit of the Royal Atreides Ornithopter, mastering tutorials, time trials, and a daring rescue mission.

It’s not clear how exactly the controls will be different when it comes to an Ornithopter, but it’s likely that it will function like a plain what with the same wingspan—but planes’ wings never had to retract when the had to dive downward like a thopter does.

Though the trailer does give us some sandstorms and mountains, I was kind of hoping that they would include a sandworm to escape or fly around; but if they were to put that in the game, you would think that it would be in the reveal trailer.

Maybe somewhere down the line if Dune: Part Three gets greenlit.

The Dune expansion is available for free on Microsoft Flight Simulator today, and you can watch out for Dune: Part Two when it hits cinemas on March 1. Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available for Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Now the second part of what Villeneuve is considering to be a trilogy is going to release in a month, and everyone is excited to meet the new characters. Just in, we have some interesting character spots for Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler).

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In the book, Princess Irulan is actually the one narrating the events as she chronicles the rise of Paul Atreides. Though we didn’t see her in the first film, we should expect her to do some sci-fi journalism to see just who Paul is before he goes after the emperor (Christopher Walken) himself.

Here’s the spot for Butler’s Feyd-Rautha:

Originally played by Sting in the David Lynch movie, Feyd is considered to be the Harkonnen golden boy who has his fateful duel with Paul for the fate of Arrakis. Though Feyd’s fate is kind of obvious at this point, you have to commend Butler completely disappearing into the role. It’s hard to imagine he was flirting with 60s teenagers just a few years ago in Elvis.

Though the second movie is expected to complete the first book, Villeneuve and everyone else is hoping they will get to finish a trilogy with an adaptation of Dune: Messiah. We don’t know if WB will be up for it, but fingers crossed they get the greenlight soon.

Watch out for Dune: Part Two when it finally hits theaters on March 1.

Just in, fans got a look at some promotional material for Dune: Part Two in the form of a specialized popcorn bucket in the shape of a sandworm; but audiences immediately thought that it looked like something else. Here’s a look at the bucket:

The popcorn bucket for ‘DUNE 2’.

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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 26, 2024

And here’s what everyone’s been saying about it:

babe are you ok?? you’ve barely fucked your DUNE 2 promotional popcorn bucket https://t.co/o4jOlaYu0a

— sarah (@sablaah) January 26, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery will require all customers to sign a waiver before purchasing the ‘DUNE 2’ popcorn bucket.

The studio does not want to be held responsible for “any injuries sustained while engaging in sexual activity the bucket.”

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— DisbussingFilm (@DisbussingFilm) January 27, 2024

another day working at the multiplex. everyone keeps asking me if they can fuck the Dune 2 popcorn bucket. buddy, this is an AMC, of course you can fuck the popcorn bucket. https://t.co/VMDrBlhKns

— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) January 26, 2024

When mom is looking for the leftover popcorn from Dune 2 in IMAX https://t.co/Zv49E3BsRw pic.twitter.com/809VYPS7wt

— Zach (@ZachKindron) January 26, 2024

Me when I get arrested for fucking the Dune 2 popcorn. https://t.co/OcRDNX8Jxt pic.twitter.com/r9HcETKYC8

— Dragon of Dojima (@GaryLaPlante) January 26, 2024

Even the Gen V page had fun by posting that superhero that has to stick his penis into every hole that he sees:

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— GEN V (@genv) January 26, 2024

We don’t know how much power the creative team behind the movie has over merchandising, but I have to admit, having a sandworm you can eat popcorn out of is a pretty fun concept. I guess nobody in the room saw the final product and immediately thought people would associate it with a fleshlight.

As for Dune: Part Two, the film is expected to finish the events of the first Dune book, but director Denis Villeneuve is said to be planning a trilogy with the third being an adaptation of Dune: Messiah—a story where all of Paul’s visions of a holy war in his name come true.

Hopefully Part Two manages to hype up enough people that a third movie gets greenlit immediately by WB Pictures. Fingers crossed.

For now, Dune: Part Two is expected to release on March 01, 2024.

Naturally, fans though that WB would wait for the reception of the second Dune before they would make a choice, but it looks like they’ve already made a decision. According to Jeff Sneider’s newsletter, WB is already looking at Dune: Part Three to have a release around 2027. The post read:

“… I’m already hearing rumblings that WB is so bullish on Villeneuve’s vision for Dune that Part Three has been already been greenlit with a 2027 release date in mind. WB sees Part Two as a home run, and internally, I’m hearing the studio is already projecting an opening north of $100 million. That may be optimistic, but given the trailer above, hardly out of the question.”

Anyone whose done their research on the Dune series will know that Herbert wanted to criticize the ‘chosen one’ trope with Dune. Though Paul did want to save the Fremen, his victory will lead to another holy war in his name. Part Three is said to explore that downfall, and it was all teased way back in the first movie.

With the next Star Wars still being pretty far off, it would be great to see another huge sci-fi franchise come to the spotlight. Let’s just hope Villeneuve finds a way to pick up the pace because for all the beauty of the first Dune, a lot of fans can admit that it is definitely a slog to get through—much like Blade Runner 2049.

Watch out for Dune: Part Two when it releases in theaters on March 01, 2024.

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The second movie effectively ends the story of the first Dune from author Frank Herbert, but director Denis Villeneuve is said to be planning an entire Dune trilogy with a third film following the rise of the tyrant Paul Atreides.

After all, the entire point of Dune is considered to be a critique on the notion of stories with ‘chosen ones’ and ‘destiny’; and Paul is supposed to evolve from the prince to the face of a new intergalactic war—the very thing he was panicking about when he got a hit of spice in the first movie.

We don’t know if a third movie will be greenlit, but fingers crossed that Dune: Part Two will manage to bring in an audience post-pandemic.

“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path 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.

Dune: Part Two is set to release in theaters on March 1.

Talking to Empire, Villeneuve says that he wants to adapt Dune Messiah, Herbert’s follow-up to the original Dune. Villeneuve explains:

“If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream… Dune Messiah was written in reaction to the fact that people perceived Paul Atreides as a hero… Which is not what he wanted to do. My adaptation [of Dune] is closer to his idea that it’s actually a warning… After that the books become more… esoteric.”

As of now, there hasn’t been anything announced about a sequel, but Villeneuve is already preparing. He couldn’t go into much detail, but he does confirm, “I will say, there are words on paper.”

It has been said that Dune was considered unadaptable by movie standards since the property was more about ideas and thoughts rather than action, but you can’t deny that the world-building is definitely fantastic, and there are still spectacles to be had with the story.

It was actually surprising for a lot of audiences that a Dune sequel was greenlit, given how niche science fiction has become as a genre. I guess the studio is really hoping that if the IP isn’t enough to bring people in, then the star power of Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and the rest probably would.

Dune: Part Two is set to hit cinemas on March 15, 2024.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has been moved from its November release date to March 15, 2024. This has also caused the studio to push back several other films including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as well as the animated Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Suprisingly, the studio is still keeping their releases set for December which includes movies like The Color Purple, Wonka, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

Actors for Dune: Part Two were expected to start promotion next month, but seeing that the strike still has no end in sight, it looks like the studios don’t want to risk the marketing of the film—which is half the battle. Some actually speculate that part of The Flash’s poor reception and hype was because star Ezra Miller wasn’t allowed to do any of the press; and the only thing audiences were hearing about them online were their altercations in Hawaii.

With Dune: Part Two having a star-studded cast which includes Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Lea Seydoux, and more, the studio may not want to waste all that star power when it comes to the promotion of their big-budget sci-fi epic.

Watch out for Dune: Part Two when it comes out March 15, 2024.

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Here’s the 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.

Though cast members from the first movie like Jason Momoa and Oscar Isaac won’t be coming back, the trailer does confirm that Josh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck will be coming back, as well as Dave Bautista’s Glossu Rabban.

As for new cast members, we have Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan as well as Lea Seydoux who is playing another member of the Bene Gesserit. Tim Blake Nelson was also said to have joined the cast, but we have yet to see what his character will look like in the movie.

Admittedly, fans were surprised when Dune managed to get a sequel greenlit. Though Villeneuve is a critical darling, his projects are known to be theatrical flops, like with Blade Runner 2049. Hopefully Dune: Part Two manages to engage a bigger audience this time around.

Dune: Part Two releases in theaters on Nov. 3.

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With the first Dune ending with Paul and Jessica joining the Fremen, we get to see their assimilation into the tribe, with Paul finally being able to ride a sandworm. We also get a lot of scenes with Paul and Chani—the latter having only appeared in dream sequences and the final scene in the film.

The teaser also gives us a look at some new incoming characters, including Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) who was actually the narrator of the books. We also have a look at the Harkonnen golden boy Feyd-Rautha who is played by Austin Butler; fans are kind of hoping he keeps the Elvis accent for the part.

The synopsis for the film reads:

“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.

Dune: Part Two is set to release in theaters on Nov. 3.

Though Dune: Part Two is set to mark the conclusion of Villneuve’s Dune adaptation, Bautista does tease that he has a future project in the works with the sci-fi auteur. He tells Collider:

“I got to spend much more time with Denny, which I crave for because I love working with Denny. And Denny, again, he just brings out the best in me and this was such an amazing experience… Before I left the film—[we were] talking about something else and I’m not gonna say until it actually happens, but he knows that my dream is to work with him as a number one because I really think that Denny will show me how good I can be.”

If anything, Bautista’s role as Rabban was kind of small in Dune, since all of his scenes are really just him reporting to Baron Harkonnen. With the sequel, it would be great to actually see Rabban in the battlefield and finding out how he got the nickname, “The Beast”.

So far, Bautista’s career is considered to be one of the most interesting ‘wrestler-turned-actor’ stories. While the Rock pretty much plays the same role in all his blockbuster films, Bautista is focused on building a fimography which includes some of the most celebrated modern directors today. He’s worked with Denis Villenueve, Rian Johnson, Zack Snyder, and M. Night Shyamalan; I’m just waiting for that Christopher Nolan or Robert Eggers collaboration.

Dune: Part Two comes to theaters on Nov. 3.

Franchise star Timothee Chalamet has confirmed that Dune: Part Two has wrapped filming, and shared this image of himself with his father Marc Chalamet:

 

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We don’t have an official look at the sequel yet, but the film is set to cover the second half of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic Dune. With the first movie having Paul Atreides (Chalamet) joining the Fremen into the desert, we should expect the sequel to have him fulfil the prophecy of the Kwizatz Haderach and take on the Emperor of the known Universe.

Besides returning cast members like Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, the sequel is expected to give larger roles to Fremen characters played by Zendaya and Javier Bardem. Of course, we are also expected to meet some new faces in the film, including Florence Pugh who will play Princess Irulan and Christopher Walken who is playing the Emperor Shaddam IV. It’s also worth noting that we’re also going to be meeting the Harkonnen’s golden boy Feyd-Rautha who is going to be played by Elvis actor Austin Butler.

With a release set for November 2023, we might have to wait further into 2023 before we get our first teaser. My guess is we get something six months before release—so maybe sometime around May. That’s just speculation on my part.

Dune: Part Two is slated for a release in theaters on Nov. 3, 2023.

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Here’s the official description:

Rise from survival to dominance in Dune: Awakening, an Open World Survival MMO set on a vast and seamless Arrakis shared by thousands of players.

We don’t have any more detailed looks at the game, but based on the description, we can expect Arrakis to be a virtual sandbox that will have players summoning sand worms or harvesting spice.

With every huge online game, I’m guessing that Awakening will allow you to choose your allegiance, whether it be with the local Fremen or the spice-hungry Harkonnens. Of course, we shouldn’t forget the main House of Atreides, which could bring together the technological might of the Harkonnens as well as the ‘Desert Power’ of the Fremen.

With all this new interest in Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, Funcom should do well to ride the hype of the Dune train. Hopefully this game will be up and running by the time Dune: Part Two comes out, but we’ll just have to wait and see what happens throughout the course of the year.

Dune Awakening is set to release for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC  but is yet to have a launch date.

Talking to Total Film (via Games Radar), Villenueve says that WB and Legendary are very committed to the franchise, and though a sequel hasn’t been greenlit, they would want Villenueve to complete his story. He says:

“So the first thing was to prove that there was a beautiful, popular movie that can exist, and I think that I proved that – everybody at Warner Bros and Legendary, they are 100 percent behind the project. They feel that it would need a really bad outcome at the box office to not have a Dune: Part Two, because they love the movie. They are proud of the movie, so they want the movie to move forward. And they still did half of it. So, you know, I’m very optimistic.”

Though a lot of people thought that Frank Herbert’s sci-fi hit was impossible to bring to the big screen, there is a lot of confidence for a director like Villenueve who has pushed boundaries for the sci-fi genre with films like Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. Hopefully with Dune, he manages to make a critical success that would make bank at the box office as well.

Fingers crossed.

Dune hits cinemas and HBO Max on Oct. 22.

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With director Denis Villenueve earning a penchant for high-concept science fiction, a lot of fans are excited for the release of Dune. Unlike the kid-friendly Star Wars, Dune is pulling back no punches when it comes to its mature tone, and it’s clear when it comes to the minimalist marketing.

Though Villenueve is a critical darling, his films have had a reputation for not being commercial successes. While the pandemic is obviously the worst time for this gamble, a lot are hoping that Dune manages to succeed enough to allow Villenueve to complete this adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic.

Oscar  nominee  Denis  Villeneuve  (“Arrival,”  “Blade  Runner  2049”)  directs  Warner  Bros.  Pictures  and  Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name. A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet  in  the  universe  to  ensure  the  future  of  his  family  and  his  people.  As  malevolent  forces  explode  into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Dune is set for a release on HBO Max and theaters on Oct. 22.

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Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

As David S. Goyer put it, Foundation was so influential when it came to the science fiction genre, that its influence can even be traced on something as huge as Star Wars. With the rise of classics like Dune, it would make sense for Apple to try and introduce a new generation of fans to what some consider to be the greatest piece of sci-fi writing ever made.

This is also just a side note, but Apple was likely teasing Foundation when they had Isaac Asimov be part of an episode of Mythic Quest Season 2.

Going to the cast though, Foundation was able to land some big stars with Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies, The Hobbit) and Jared Harris (Chernobyl, Mad Men). Harris will be playing the part of lead Hari Seldon, with Pace playing the part of Brother Day. Other stars of the show include Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, and Terrence Mann.

I have to say, for a TV series, Foundation is looking stunning. With series like The Mandalorian and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier showcasing some movie-level VFX, Foundation is not one to back down.

No solid release date has been set for Foundation, but the show is set to debut on Apple TV sometime this year.