‘Dune: Part Two’ Confirmed With An Official Release Date
Exciting news for fans of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: the sequel, Dune: Part Two, has officially been greenlighted and scheduled for release. This confirmation came after Villeneuve’s Dune made $41 million at the domestic box office and $220 million globally with its debut this past weekend.
Get Ready. Legendary + Warner Brothers Announce #Dune Sequel Hits Theaters on Oct. 20, 2023. pic.twitter.com/ExmEl0R8Lk
— Glitter Magazine (@glittermagazine) October 26, 2021
Villeneuve’s Dune is the latest movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel, with a star-studded cast led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Different from previous adaptations of the novel, such as David Lynch’s feature film in 1984, Villeneuve revealed that he only agreed to work with Warner Bros. if they let him produce the content across two parts.
Although WarnerMedia Studios’ Ann Sarnoff reveals that a sequel to Dune was always something to be expected, the official announcement was not made until this Tuesday, October 26, when Legendary Entertainment confirmed it via social media.
This is only the beginning…
— Legendary (@Legendary) October 26, 2021
Thank you to those who have experienced @dunemovie so far, and those who are going in the days and weeks ahead. We’re excited to continue the journey! pic.twitter.com/mZj68Hnm0A
Picking up where Dune left off, the second film is expected to focus on Chalamet’s Paul Atreides working with the Fremen to complete his goal of bringing peace to the desert planet of Arrakis. Following the initial film, we can also expect Dune: Part Two to challenge some of the gender norms of the sci-fi genre.
In an interview with Rebecca Ferguson, who portrays Lady Jessica, the topic of female empowerment was brought up. Her character in the film undergoes mental conditioning and has the super-human ability to manipulate others, but she wants audiences to see past the “badass” exterior and consider the impact her role has on sci-fi as a genre.
From my chat with the delightful Rebecca Ferguson at @GlitterMagazine on female empowerment and her role as Lady Jessica in ‘Dune,’ in theaters now + streaming on HBO Max. #Dune #RebeccaFerguson pic.twitter.com/typkoQvcxq
— Nikki Fowler (@NikkiFowler28) October 25, 2021
With a genre so densely populated by strong male characters, Ferguson hopes that her role in Dune can help start conversations about female empowerment between audiences ranging from older to younger generations.
Dune’s opening success at the box office is astounding, especially since the film was also streaming on HBO Max. Fans of the franchise are showing overwhelming support for the movie and highly anticipating the sequel, currently set to debut on October 20, 2023.
With a variety of characters played by an all-star cast and a range of innovative themes, it’s no surprise fans are ready for more.
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