Social media erupted with memes on Thursday as fans poked fun at Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy’s futuristic looks at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two.
The stars of the epic sci-fi film presented some eye-catching outfits during the press tour and made no exception as they walked the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square.
Zendaya, 27, who plays the warrior Chani in the franchise, wore a piece of fashion history to the event: a Thierry Mugler robot suit from his Fall/Winter 1995 Couture collection.
The figure-hugging outfit featured a cut-out detail across the midriff and legs, complete with silver gloves and matching knee-high boots.
Meanwhile, Anya, 27, made for an angelic appearance in an elegant all-white number for the evening in a custom Dior look based on the Hyménée bridal look from spring 1961.
Social media exploded with memes on Thursday as fans poked fun at Zendaya (L) and Anya Taylor-Joy (R)’s futuristic looks from the world premiere of Dune: Part Two
The star covered herself in a sheer veil that encompassed her entire head, with a deeply pleated dress underneath.
However, the actress’ archive looks caused a wave of backlash against X, with fans comparing them to villains from the Doctor Who franchise and calling it ‘Chibnall couture’ after head writer and showrunner Chris Chibnall.
Zendaya’s outfit was compared to Cyberwoman from Torchwood, while others made comparisons between Anya and The Trickster from The Sarah Jane Adventures.
“Why is Zendaya dressed as Lanto’s Cyberman girlfriend in Torchwood?” one person wondered.
Another added: ‘Good to see Torchwood getting some love in 2024. Sad to see she’s ditched the handlebars, they’re iconic.’
Someone else added: “It gives Torchwood.”
One fan shared their thoughts on Anya’s look, posting: ‘Got The Trickster fit.’
“Was the theme for the premiere of Dune: Part Two ‘Doctor Who Core’?” another joked.
Zendaya wore a Thierry Mugler robot suit from his Fall/Winter 1995 Couture collection, but sparked a backlash from fans comparing her to a Doctor Who villain
Anya looked angelic in an elegant all-white number for the evening in a custom Dior, with social media users comparing her to The Trickster from The Sarah Jane Adventures
“Why is Zendaya dressed as Lanto’s Cyberman girlfriend in Torchwood?” one person wondered
A fan shared their thoughts on Anya’s look and posted: ‘Got The Trickster fit’
The new Dune sequel picks up immediately after the first film ended, as Paul (Timothee) and his mother join forces with Chani (Zendaya) and the rest of the desert-dwelling Fremen to take revenge on the evil House Harkonnen, whose members include most of his family and friends.
The film was originally scheduled for release in late October 2023, before being pushed back to November and ultimately shuffled all the way back to March of this year following the twin writers and actors strikes.
The sequel was co-produced with Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Movie Group.