Published 07:33 IST, October 27th 2021

Dune 2 officially announced; Director Denis Villeneuve promises fun sequel

As the makers of Dune announced the new part of the epic science fiction film, the director Denis Villeneuve escalated the fans' curiosity and expectations.

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As fans have been enjoying American epic science fiction film, Dune, which was recently released in atres and created a massive buzz among audience, makers have w anunced second part of film. 

Written and directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune was released as part one of movie series on 22 October 2021 in atres as well as on HBO Max in US. 

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Is Dune Part 2 happening?

makers of Dune recently unveiled a thrilling piece of news for all fans and revealed that Dune Part 2 has been confirmed for a atrical release. Writer-director, Denis Villeneuve recently released a statement revealing that y were officially moving ahead with Dune 2 and furr stated that it was his dream to adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune. He also thanked entire cast and crew of movie for supporting his dream. statement read-

"I just received news 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 fans, cast, and crew, Legendary and Warner Bros. to thank for supporting this dream. This is only beginning."

While Dune 2 was confirmed recently, it did t come out as a surprise for fans because Villeneuve earlier revealed that he had been writing second part of film. Speaking about working on sequel, Villeneuve stated, “I’m writing [Part Two] w, and I feel like I’m eight years old again. That’s very uncommon for me. It’s first time I’ve experienced it where I’m watching one of my movies, and I have a moment of deep gratitude, of deep joy, and I say, 'Thank you, life, for having allowed me to bring that to screen.' I don’t kw how or people will feel about it. But me? Denis Villeneuve when he was 14 years old? Thank you," as reported by Collider. 

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When will Dune 2 come out?

makers haven't anunced  release date of second part of movie, however,  Deadline reported that it is set to hit atres on 20 October 2023. While Dune: Part One followed story of Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides but Dune: Part Two will change focus to Zendaya's character, Chani. 

Is Dune Part 2 already filmed?

filming of movie is yet to begin as makers haven't anunced commencement of schedule yet. 

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Dune 2 cast

Pivotal cast members like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Javier Bardem are expected to reprise ir roles in upcoming sequel, however, makers haven't made any official anuncement of same. 

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07:33 IST, October 27th 2021