Dune
Dune is a sci-fi franchise created by Frank Herbert with the 1965 novel of the same name. In 1984, the first live-action adaptation was released from director David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan. About 20 years later, a TV mini-series was released, followed by a new adaptation starring Timothée Chalamet.
Dune
- Created by
- Frank Herbert
- First Film
- Dune (1984)
- Cast
- Kyle MacLachlan , Timothee Chalamet , Zendaya , Austin Butler , Javier Bardem , Rebecca Ferguson , Oscar Isaac , Jason Momoa , Stellan Skarsgård , Josh Brolin , Dave Bautista
- Movie(s)
- Dune (1984) , Dune , Dune: Part Two , Dune: Part Three
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Dune's Opening Scene Told You Paul Atreides Would Become A Villain Long Before Part 2
Dune: Part Two cemented Paul's role as the main villain of Dune, but this was actually teased long before the character's true transformation.
“Away From Fantasy”: Dune 2’s Lack Of Weirdness & Grounded Sci-Fi Approach Explained By Villeneuve
Director Denis Villeneuve explains his more grounded sci-fi approach in Dune: Part Two, specifically touching on Paul’s reaction to spice.
"One Of The Greatest Things I Have Ever Seen": Steven Spielberg Has High Praise For One Dune 2 Scene
Director Steven Spielberg calls one Dune: Part Two scene "one of the greatest things [he has] ever seen" while interviewing Denis Villeneuve.
Dune 2 Makes Feyd-Rautha Even More Evil Than The Books With 1 Revelation
Feyd-Rautha is one of Dune: Part Two’s highlights and a change to the character's backstory makes him even more evil than his literary counterpart.
Dune Franchise Crosses Major Worldwide Box Office Milestone After Huge Part 2 Success
Denis Villeneuve's epic Dune: Part Two continues the box office success of its predecessor, pushing the franchise past a jaw-dropping milestone.
Dune: 10 Things Only Book Readers Know About The Baron Harkonnen
The Baron Harkonnen is one of Dune's most compelling figures, and there's a lot about his personality that only book readers will understand.
Dune 2's Big Book Omission Creates A Major Challenge For Dune 3
One of Dune: Part Two's biggest book omissions creates a major challenge for Dune 3, tasking Denis Villeneuve with introducing a key plot element.
Dune 2's Margot Fenring Actress Has A Surprise Franchise Connection Going Back 52 Years
Léa Seydoux joined the cast of Dune 2 as Lady Margot Fenring, but the actress also has a weird connection to the first-ever Dune movie adaptation.
Dune 1984: How David Lynch’s Sci-Fi Movie Compares to the Book
David Lynch's misunderstood 1984 sci-fi epic made several changes and revisions to its classic source material: Frank Herbert's epic novel, Dune.
Dune 2 Box Office Breaks Major Domestic Record For Timothée Chalamet
During its fourth weekend at the domestic box office, the epic sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two breaks a major record for star Timothée Chalamet.
Dune 2 Includes An Amazing Callback To One Of Paul's Visions From 2021's Dune
The Dune films feature Paul experiencing many prophetic visions. One particular vision from 2021's Dune gets a nice pay-off in Dune: Part Two.
Dune 2's Massive Dave Bautista Change Is Even Better For Marvel Fans
Dune 2 changed a massive part of Rabban's story, and what happens to Dave Bautista's character is even better for Marvel fans due to him playing Drax.
Denis Villeneuve Won't Make Dune 3 Until He Overcomes 1 Big Challenge
Denis Villeneuve addresses the possibility of Dune: Part Three, revealing he will only make a third installment if he can overcome one big challenge.
“He’s About To Miss His Uber”: Dune 2 Director Breaks Down Paul's Sandworm Ride Scene
Director Denis Villeneuve provides a detailed breakdown of the first time Paul rides a sandworm as part of Fremen culture in Dune: Part Two.
10 Best Comic Book Adaptations of Classic Literature
Graphic novel adaptations of classic literature such as Dracula and 1984 have become more popular in recent years, and here's ten of the very best.
Javier Bardem's Dune 2 Character Loses Something Essential In The Two-Part Movie Split
Javier Bardem offers a memorable performance as Stilgar in Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies - but loses something essential due to the film split.
Paul & Feyd-Rautha's Fight In Dune 2 Creates A Major Inconsistency For Both Men
Dune: Part Two delivers a monumental showdown between Paul Atreides and Feyd-Rautha. However, it also brings about a glaring inconsistency.
Dune 2 Box Office Storms Past Major Global Milestone (& The First Movie To Do So In 2024)
The Dune: Part Two box office storms past a massive milestone worldwide and becomes the first film of 2024 to achieve the towering feat.
Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho In Dune 3 Will Be Very Different To What You're Expecting
Duncan Idaho's return in Dune: Part Three is one of the most exciting parts about the film, but it also creates some unexpected problems.
Dune Easter Egg In Wes Anderson Movie Uncovered 12 Years Later (& Even The Star Is Surprised)
A Dune Easter egg in a Wes Anderson movie has been uncovered 12 years after its release, which even the film's star was surprised to see.