Warner Bros. has released a brand new Dune: Part Two video for Legendary’s upcoming action sci-fi sequel featuring Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet’s return as Paul Atreides.
The featurette highlights Paul’s destiny as the Fremen’s prophesied Messiah, as he bears the weight of the responsibilities that come with the title. It also features commentary from Zendaya and Florence Pugh, who discussed what it was like working with Chalamet again. The film arrives in theaters on March 1, 2024.
Check out the Dune: Part Two featurette below (watch more trailers):
Who’s in Dune: Part Two?
Dune: Part Two is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts. The sequel also shows returning Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Joining them are franchise newcomers Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli.
“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” reads the synopsis. “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
The first film went on to garner critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. It also racked up a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. It won six of them, including Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.