Dune 2: Release date, cast, and everything we know |

Dune Half One has lastly arrived in theaters and on HBO Max, however the first half’s cliffhanger ending already has followers longing for the sequel.

And whereas it took the studio a number of days after Half One’s launch to make issues official, on Legendary Photos and Warner Bros. announced Dune Part Two on Oct. 26. The sequel is about to reach in theaters in October 2023.

Will there be a Dune 2?

Sure, on Oct. 26, Legendary Photos tweeted the primary picture teaser the sequel and formally asserting that it was on the best way.

The announcement of the sequel didn’t come as a lot shock. Earlier than it was even official, Director Denis Villeneuve had mentioned that he was optimistic concerning the prospects of a sequel. In the meantime, when WarnerMedia’s Ann Sarnoff was asked by Deadline about Half Two she mentioned “will we’ve a sequel to Dune? If you happen to watch the film you see the way it ends. I feel you just about know the reply to that.”

One other signal {that a} sequel may very well be coming was the film’s efficiency. The tentpole made $40 million in its opening weekend within the U.S., placing it forward of each different Warner Bros. film launched up to now this 12 months. That’s on prime of the greater than $200 million the movie’s made on the worldwide field workplace.

When will Dune 2 be launched?

The film will probably be launched in October 2023, in response to Warner Bros. and Legendary Photos.

Will Denis Villeneuve and the remainder of the solid be again for Dune Half 2?

That appears to be the plan. In fact, as a result of Half Two hasn’t began filming but, it’s going to possible need to work across the schedules of its enormous solid. Director Denis Villeneuve has expressed his pleasure about persevering with the story of Dune, and probably even adapting the stories of the other books within the collection sooner or later.

Who else is coming to Arrakis for Dune Half 2?

Dune’s sequel solid is probably going increasing with a number of unbelievable additions. Whereas Warner Bros. has been quiet about casting information, a number of reviews have circulated about three new solid members.

The primary is Oscar-nominee Florence Pugh (Midsummar), who’s reported to play Princess Irulan Corrino, a Bene Gesserit who ultimately has a relationship with Paul. Subsequent is Austin Butle (who will play Elvis in Baz Luhrman’s biopic concerning the musician later this 12 months), who’s reported to play Feyd-Rautha, the merciless and crafty nephew of Baron Harkonnen. Lastly, there are reports that Oscar-winner Christopher Walken will be part of the solid as The Emperor, which possible refers to Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, the ruler of the universe on the time of the story and father of Princess Irulan Corrino.

What’s going to the story for Dune Half 2 be?

We have now a complete put up that gives away quite a few spoilers concerning the back-half of Dune should you’re in search of a extra detailed reply. However, if you wish to save the surprises for the film, then the brief model is that the Dune Half Two will cowl the second half of Frank Herbert’s unique novel.

Replace (Oct. 26): Legendary Photos and Warner Bros. have introduced that Dune Part Two is officially happening. The sequel will arrive in October 2023, in response to the studios. The remainder of the story has been up to date to replicate this announcement.