After the success of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the Frank Herbert masterpiece,Dune: Part Twohas now been moved up a few weeks by Warner Bros. Pictures in the wake of Marvel Studios' own schedule shift.
The movie sequel to the sci-fi favorite franchise had been greenlighted by the studio shortly after its 2021 premiere, with the original plans bookingDune: Part Twofor an July 14, 2025, release. Instead, the second part of Villeneuve’s take onthe originalDunenovelnow heads over to the next year’s November 3 week in order to secure better scheduling that wasn’t originally available when the film was announced.
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The news was officially disclosed by Warner Bros. on the back of Marvel Studios' own announcement thatBladeand several other MCU movies such asDeadpool 3,Fantastic Four,andAvengers: Secret Warswould also be pushed back. In that context, it makes perfect sense forDune: Part Twoto take up the spot. That said, it won’t affect any of Warner Bros.' other films coming out near that time frame, likeBlue Beetle,The Nun 2, or its other Timothée Chalamet flick,Wonka.
Dune: Part Twohas slowly but steadily been adding names to its cast. Among thenewcomers toDuneare Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Christopher Walken and Austin Butler, with early production already beginning in the summer. Naturally, everyone who survived the events of the firstDunefilm will reprise their respective roles, meaning Oscar Isaac and Jason Momoa will be the only big names missing in the sequel.
Suffice it to say, despite the rocky times at Warner Bros. Discovery,Dunehas been chosen as one of the studio’s leading properties in the company’s new era, as the accompanying prequel seriesDune: The Sisterhoodis safe from cancellation.Duneremains a staple of the sci-fi genre, and not even its HBO Max release prevented its visual spectacle from securing solid box office earnings.
Villeneuve’sDunecame off as one of last year’s most beautiful films, making spectacular use of its CGI effects and film locations to immerse viewers in the sandy planet of Arrakis, while also winning plenty of praise and awards for its musical score, cinematography, and overall aesthetic values. To make things better, Villeneuve has hinted thatDune: Part Twois when he’ll really get to start having fun with the franchise.
Dune: Part Twowill be released in theaters on July 24, 2025.
