Sequel to the 2021 film, directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival), Dune: Part 2 premiered in theaters at the end of February
If anyone still doubted the success of Dune: Part 2sequel to the successful film by Dennis Villeneuve (The arrival), now there are no more doubts. Having been in theaters for less than a month, the new film, which premiered in Brazilian cinemas on February 29th, has already surpassed the total box office of the first film, released in 2021.
To date, the sequel has grossed US$494 million worldwide and surpassed the US$433 million of the previous film. However, it is worth remembering that Dunewas released during a period of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, which may have harmed its box office performance.
Dune is set in a distant future, in which the planets are part of an intergalactic feudal empire, commanded by noble families. In the story, the family of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet, Wonka) accepts control of the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, producer of a valuable spice, which makes it the target of interest for many other families.
In the second part of the story, Paul is your mother, Lady Jessica Atreides (Rebecca Ferguson, The Greatest Showman), are together Chani (Zendaya, Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Fremen, former residents of Arrakis. Together, they plan to gather an army of allies to fight the relentless Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård, Thor: Love and Thunder).
In addition to Chalamet, Zendaya, Ferguson It is Skarsgårdthe cast of Dune: Part 2 still includes Josh Brolin (Deadpool 2), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Sex Education), Javier Bardem (Mother!) It is Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Christopher Walken (The Outlaws), Florence Pugh (Black Widow), Austin Butler (Elvis), Léa Seydoux (007: No Time To Die) It is Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit). Watch the trailer:
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