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Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novelDunegot its cinematic debut in 2021 when Denis Villeneuve adapted it into a blockbuster film starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The film was hailed by audiences and critics for its adherence to the original narrative as well as its technical prowess, making the hype for its sequel even bigger.
WhileDune 2is one of the keenly anticipated films, Villeneuve dangled an even bigger carrot in front of fans when he spoke about the possibility of creating a trilogy out of the narrative. Following the director’s revelation, many fans andDuneloyalists took to social media to express their opinions on the news.
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Denis Villeneuve Talks About ADuneTrilogy
After the massive success ofDune,Denis Villeneuve’sDune 2which is set to release in March 2024, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. TheZendaya-Timothee Chalamet starrer is already getting a great deal of hype on social media. Villeneuve now looks to be raising the bar further with the announcement thatDune 3could be in the works soon. Speaking of his desire to see his dream come to fruition, the director said,
“There are words on paper. If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream.”
Following this exciting announcement, netizens and fans took to social media to express their excitement about the possibility of aDunetrilogy and even compared it to some of the greatest trilogies that have been produced in Hollywood. Others though, were cautious about the news and hoped to seeDune 2do well before considering a 3rd film.
If Dune becomes a trilogy it could rival some of the greats – The Dark Knight Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Spider-Verse Trilogy and a Dune Trilogy would round out a easy Top 4!pic.twitter.com/cNBVUFKtYy
— MovieGainz (@MovieGainz)July 15, 2025
Well, I would be up for it but in trying to get a trilogy please don’t ruin this one.
— Danish (@danishiqbal__)August 05, 2025
Probably depends on how Dune Part 2 does at the box office once out
— Samantha J. Foster Composer (@sjfostersound)June 28, 2025
He needs to go further and just make God Emperor, too.
— Avrelianvs (@ThatPortoNite)August 19, 2025
With Denis Villeneuve tempting audiences with a potentialDune 3,the expectations forDune 2to reach the cinematic heights of the first film are now expectedly high.
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Denis Villeneuve’s Expectations forDune 2
When Denis Villeneuve took up the mammoth task of adapting Frank Herbert’s sprawling and complex novel, there was a worry that he would struggle to incorporate the vast nature of the narrative into one single film. But the director made the smart move of creating a second part and allowing the story to breathe easier through 2 films.Dune 2is set to release in November and Villeneuve couldn’t be more happy and excited. TheBlade 2049filmmaker said,
“The movie is alive! Part One was like the promise of something, but Part Two delivers on that. I’m exhausted, but a happy director.”
Villeneuve also elaborated thatDune 2will feature a more intimate development of the relationship between Timothee Chalamet’s character Paul and Zendaya’s character Chani, which is said to be one of the significant features of the film.
Dune 2has seen a slight delay in release date and might be released on July 30, 2025.
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