An operatic sci-fi epic where messianic fervor ignites a desert planet, its grand visuals mirroring a young leader's turbulent soul.

Dune: Part Two

"Long live the fighters."

27 February 2024 United States of America 167 min ⭐ 8.1 (7,095)

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin

Adventure Science Fiction

The Dangers of Charismatic Leadership and Messianism Power, Corruption, and Revenge Colonialism and Indigenous Resistance Fate vs. Free Will

Budget: $190,000,000

Box Office: $714,844,358

Dune: Part Two - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Princess Irulan's opening narration.

The film opens with Princess Irulan narrating the events of the first film. This is a direct homage to the book "Dune," where each chapter begins with an epigraph from Irulan's future historical writings about Paul Atreides.

Lady Margot Fenring secures the Harkonnen bloodline.

The Bene Gesserit send Lady Margot Fenring to seduce Feyd-Rautha and become pregnant with his child. This is a crucial plot point from the books, ensuring the survival of the Harkonnen genetic material for their breeding program, regardless of the outcome of the conflict on Arrakis.

Gurney Halleck's baliset.

When Paul reunites with Gurney Halleck, Gurney is seen with his musical instrument, the baliset. This is a nod to his character in the books, where he is a renowned warrior-poet. Josh Brolin had even created music for deleted scenes in the first film.

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