Dune 2 hit hard
Two and a half years after his predecessor, Dune – Second part was released in theaters. Picking up on the events of the first film, the plot follows Paul Atreides as he joins Chani and her people, the Fremen, as they prepare his revenge against those responsible for his father’s death. The young man will then have to make a choice and prevent his worst visions from coming true.
Since the release of Dune 2, the latter is showered with praise. Critics particularly praise the work of Denis Villeneuve, who orchestrated the feature film after having already directed the first work. ON Rotten tomatoesthe collected film 95% among spectators and 92% among journalists. It is therefore not surprising to learn that he does so too a success in the rooms.
One of the biggest hits of the year?
While Dune 2 was released less than three weeks ago in most territories, Variety reports ithas already surpassed $494 million in worldwide box office receipts. It has amassed over 208 million in North America and over 289 million internationally. Over this past weekend, it also surpassed the $100 million mark in revenue from Imax screenings alone. This is the seventh feature film to achieve this feat so quickly.
Dune 2 has also already raised more than Dune, for the entire duration of its operation in theaters. It should be noted that this was released simultaneously on HBO Max, which definitely caused it to take a significant loss at the box office in North America. In any case, and even if we are only in March, this second part is therefore well underway one of the biggest hits of the year.
Denis Villeneuve wants to make a third part
The story of Dune at the cinema it shouldn’t stop there. In September 2023, Denis Villeneuve confirmed to Empire That«He would like to make a third film set in the universe created by Frank Herbert. Since then he has confirmed the news several times. This time the director wants to adapt The Messiah of Dunethe sequel to the first book of this universe (remember that the two feature films already released are the adaptation of a single novel).
It is very difficult to imagine that Legendary Pictures would refuse the director to produce this new film. So we should really see this story adapted for the screen. On the other hand, you will have to wait before you find out. Because Denis Villeneuve explained that he wanted to be it will definitely have a solid plot before making it. He even admitted that he wanted to direct another movie before diving back into the world of Dune.
Source: Cine Serie
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