Grace Miller's 60 Second Review of Dune: Part Two
“Dune: Part Two” is a 2024 American epic space opera directed by Denis Villeneuve. It is the sequel to the 2021 film Dune. This installment continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, focusing on Paul Atreides' alliance with the Fremen to avenge his family and prevent a foreseen dire future.
Main Cast:
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides: The heir of House Atreides, leading a rebellion on Arrakis.
Zendaya as Chani: A Fremen warrior and Paul's love interest.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica: Paul's mother and a member of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood.
Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck: Weapons master for House Atreides.
Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen: Heir to House Harkonnen and a formidable adversary.
Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan: Daughter of Emperor Shaddam IV.
Dave Bautista as Glossu 'Beast' Rabban: Nephew of Baron Harkonnen.
Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV: The ruler of the known universe.
Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring: A member of the Bene Gesserit.
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen: The antagonist seeking control over Arrakis.
Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam: A high-ranking Bene Gesserit.
Javier Bardem as Stilgar: Leader of the Fremen tribe.
The film premiered at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on February 6, 2024, and was released in the United States on March 1, 2024. It received positive reviews and grossed $714.4 million worldwide, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2024. The movie garnered several accolades, including five nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, such as Best Picture, and won Best Visual Effects at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards.