Dune 2 looks incredible because the first movie did all the work

Paul Atreides and the Freman are ready to go to war in the latest trailer for Dune: part two. But for all the epic moments the trailer contains, it’s easy to forget what exactly is going on and how we got here – after all, this is the second part of a story that first started in 2021.

Fortunately, there are a few simple explanations to prepare for Dune: part two and to know how great this movie already looks. Dune: part two is scheduled to release in theaters on November 8, but before that, here’s everything you need to remember to get the most out of the new trailer:

What happens to the trailer for Timothée Chalamet in the Dune: Part Two?

To answer this question, we need to start with a quick synopsis of the first film, just as Chalamet’s narration does in this new trailer: Paul Atreides (Chalamet) came to a new planet only to find his father’s death and demise. of his realm at the hands of House Atreides’ sworn enemies, House Harkonnen, who also held the vital spice mines of Arrakis. But after escaping to the harsh and unforgiving sands with his mother, Bene Gesserit adept Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), Paul has found new allies: the Fremen. The desert natives are smarter and more advanced than the rest of the realm thinks, and they may have the power to throw House Harkonnen off Arrakis for good. That is something that Paul is very happy to help them with.

Meanwhile, Paul also comes into his own as Muad’Dib, the Fremen’s long-prophesied messiah. While he’s quick to point out to his new Fremen girlfriend, Chani (Zendaya), that the prophecy is more of a story than a fact, it’s true that greater exposure to the Spice in the Wild of Arrakis will enhance Paul’s ability to to see awakens. the future – and he has trouble adjusting to it.

Who play Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken in Dune: Part Two?

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Christopher Walken, seen only briefly in this trailer, plays Emperor Shaddam IV, the ruler of the Padishah Empire – and the one who authorized Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) to assassinate the Atreides family and take over Arrakis. In other words, he’s not a likely ally for Paul in his quest to take back the planet.

Florence Pugh, on the other hand, is a bit more of a wild card. She plays Princess Irulan Corrino, heir to the galactic empire, and she seems to have more than a little grudging respect for Paul.

Whatever the end result of the movie, these two characters spend most of this trailer far from the arid climate of Arrakis coolly discussing what needs to be done about the Fremen problem, though we can expect them to do something have more hands. on role in the action in the full movie.

Who plays Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two?

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With succession and family legacy playing such a big part in this latest Dune film, it should come as no surprise that Austin Butler plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the nephew and chosen successor of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård). Feyd-Rautha and Paul are pretty natural enemies, all things considered, and based on the trailer, they certainly seem destined for a fight at some point.

What actually happens in the Dune: Part Two trailer?

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The trailer begins with Paul describing the events of the first movie, before giving us a brief look at where all the chess pieces are on the board.

Paul is with Chani and the Fremen, and they plan to take down the Harkonnens using their superior knowledge of Arrakis and the sandworms – which Paul can now ride like all other Fremen warriors. Baron Harkonnen prepares his nephew, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, to face Paul in battle, defeating him and ultimately taking over the seat of House Harkonnen. Emperor Shaddam IV hears news of this impending battle far away as he talks to Princess Irulan and the two discuss what will happen to the troublesome but valuable Arrakis and his new savior.

Besides all this other plotting and scheming, we also see a lot of snippets of the fights to come, including Chani kicking a lot of Harkonnen ass and Feyd-Rautha’s excellent hand-to-hand combat. Meanwhile, Paul begins to realize that his mission in life might be much bigger than just Arrakis, though that’s more of a blight on future movies than this one.