All the Dune: Part Two news that’s been revealed so far

Dune: part two fast approaching, bringing with him giant sandworms, Timothée Chalamet in a stillsuit, Zendaya this time getting more screen time and the return of desert power. Denis Villeneuve’s successor Dunescheduled for release in November, already has a trailer showing off some of its new cast members.

But while we know Dune: part two‘s release date, its new character roster and its cast, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the sequel, even though it’s an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s nearly 60-year-old sci-fi novel. To catch you up for the movie’s release, here’s everything we know so far Dune: part two.

Does Dune 2 already have a trailer?

Yes. The first trailer for Dune: part two was released on May 3 and it shows bits and pieces of the second movie’s story, with some good looks at new characters like Princess Irulan and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.

When is Dune 2 coming out?

Dune: part two debuts in cinemas on November 3, 2023. Unlike the 2021 Dune, the sequel won’t be streaming on HBO Max (which will soon be known simply as Max) from day one. The film was originally set to premiere in October, but Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures slightly delayed the release of Dune: Part Twopushing the premiere date back a few weeks.

Will Denis Villeneuve and the original cast return for Dune 2?

As we can see in the first trailer for Dune: part two, many of the characters from the original are back, along with many new faces. Confirmed to return from Dune: part one are Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, and Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam.

Denis Villeneuve directed the sequel and co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts.

Who’s new to the Dune 2 cast?

Oscar nominee Florence Pug (midsommar) joins the cast as Princess Irulan Corrino, a Bene Gesserit who will have a relationship with Paul. Next up is another Oscar nominee, Austin Butler (Elvis), who plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the cruel and scheming cousin of Baron Harkonnen. Oscar winner Christopher Walken will also join the cast as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, the ruler of the universe at the time of the story, and the father of Princess Irulan. Lea Seydoux (Crimes of the future) plays Lady Margot. Tim Blake Nelson is also included Dune: part two in an unannounced role.

What is the story of Dune 2?

We’ve got an entire post giving away quite a few spoilers about the back half of Dune the novel, if you’re looking for a more detailed answer. If you want to save the surprises for the movie, that’s the short version Dune: part two will cover the second half of Herbert’s book as Paul continues his rise to power and seeks revenge against the Harkonnen family.

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Will there be more Dune movies?

We’re not sure, but director Denis Villeneuve has expressed excitement about continuing the story of Dune past Part twoand possibly even modify it other books in the series to film in the future.