Dune (2021)
- Rating
- Genre
- Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Release Date
- October 22, 2021
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Written by
- Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth, Denis Villeneuve
- Cast
- Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Charlotte Rampling, Chang Chen
- Latest News
- Synopsis
Latest 'dune' News
Dune International Box Office Outpacing Shang-Chi, Blade Runner 2049
Denis Villeneuve's Dune took in $36.8 million from 24 international markets last weekend, outpacing the releases of Shang-Chi and Blade Runner 2049.
Dune TV Spot Teases Thopter Chase Into The Desert Of Arrakis
Though it may be cerebral on the surface, Denis Villeneuve's Dune will have plenty of action, as new TV spot teases sequences like a thopter chase.
No Time To Die & Dune Both Receive China Release Dates
Dune and No Time to Die have both received their official release dates in China, coming to the territory this October after passing censorship.
Hans Zimmer's Dune Score Now Available to Stream
In anticipation for the release of the science fiction epic Dune, the full soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer, can now be streamed on all platforms.
Dune's Sequel Chances Show How Important Streaming Is Now
Dune's sequel won't depend on the first movie's performance in theaters but on how well it does on HBO Max, showing the importance of streaming.
Dune Director Criticizes Marvel Movies: Too Many & Repetitive
Dune co-writer/director Denis Villeneuve becomes the latest filmmaker to criticize films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as being too repetitive.
Dune Was Designed To Be Seen in IMAX, Says Denis Villeneuve
Director Denis Villeneuve says that his adaptation of Dune starring Timothee Chalamet was dreamed, designed, and shot for the IMAX experience
Dune Was Almost Delayed To 2022
Dune was almost delayed into 2022 and out of Warner Bros.' HBO Max window, but Denis Villeneuve and shareholders didn't want to delay the movie again.
Dune 2 Greenlight Reportedly Depends on HBO Max Performance
According to Warner Bros. insiders, a sequel to the upcoming sci-fi epic, Dune, will only be greenlit if its predecessor succeeds on HBO Max.
Dune Video Teases Importance Of Zendaya’s Character In The Story
A new Dune featurette hints at the important role that Zendaya's character, Chani, will play in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation.
Warner Bros. Didn't Let Dune Director Film Parts 1 & 2 Back-To-Back
Director Denis Villeneuve wanted to film both Dune Part 1 and Part 2 simultaneously, but Warner Bros. didn't let him, greenlighting only the first.
Dune Director Supports Dual HBO Max & Theatrical Release
Dune director Denis Villeneuve is ok with the film's simultaneous release in theaters and on HBO Max; he stresses that the biggest enemy is Covid-19.
How Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Could Kickstart The Next Big Sci-Fi Franchise
Considering its largely positive early reviews and stellar cast, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune could kickstart the next big sci-fi franchise.
Dune Director Teases HBO Max Spinoff Show The Sisterhood
Dune director Denis Villeneuve calls the upcoming HBO Max prequel series beautiful while avoiding the question of whether Lady Jessica will appear.
Dune's Rotten Tomatoes Score Hides How Positive Reviews Actually Are
Dune's Rotten Tomatoes score is considered divisive, despite being fairly high, although it doesn't truly reveal how positive reviews actually are.
Dune Dolby Poster Hypes Movie's Premium Format Screenings
Warner Bros. and Dolby unveil a new poster for Dune hyping up the premium format screenings of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic adaptation.
What 2021's Movie Release Slate Looks Like Now
The 2021 movie release slate has changed dramatically due to filming and release date delays caused by coronavirus. Here's what 2021 looks like now.
Dune 2021 Director Explains How Zendaya Brought Her Character To Life
Dune co-writer/director Denis Villeneuve opens up about Zendaya's audition for the sci-fi epic and her ability to bring her character to life.
Dune Movie Footage Shows Evil Harkonnens & Dave Bautista's Rabban
A new featurette for Dune highlights all of the houses in the upcoming movie, including the villainous Harkonnen's and Dave Bautista's Rabban.
Why Dune Was Always Destined To Be A Divisive Movie
Dune's first wave of reviews are largely positive, but the few detractors highlight predictable complaints given the filmmaker and source material.
Synopsis
Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel about the son of a noble family trying to avenge his father's death while saving a spice planet that he is entrusted to protect.
This film has been in development since 2016, when Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve entered talks to call the shots. He signed on in 2017. Progress was made at various points in 2018 and 2019 as the film recruited its star-studded cast. Production is expected to begin in early 2019 and no official release date has been set.
The plan reportedly is for this film to cover the novel's first half, leaving the door open for possible sequels.
Artwork is from the 1984 film adaptation.
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