Dune: Part Two is officially happening. days after Dune opening in theaters, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert has been in the works. game since its vision of the sci-fi novel was announced with the plan to split the first book.
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Now, after impressive initial box office sales and rave reviews, the next chapter has been greenlit. The news was announced in a series of social media posts, with a tantalizing teaser poster for Part Two.
In a statement, Villeneuve said, "Just got word from Legendary that we are officially moving forward with Dune: Part Two. It was a dream of mine to adapt Frank Herbert's Dune and I have to thank the fans, the cast and crew, Legendary and Warner Bros. for supporting this dream. This is just the beginning.”
Previously, the director indicated that he was "ready to do" filming the second part next year if he got the green light. He is now planning an October 2023 release date. Only two years to go, folks.
The following are mild spoilers for the first part.
The second film will see the return of Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides, and a much bigger role for Zendaya's Chani - who was only slightly introduced in the first installment.
Stay tuned for more casting and returning character announcements in the coming weeks and months. Remember that incredible initial fanfare of confirmations when it looked like everyone was joining the cast of Dune? We'll see it in theaters in 2023.
