It’s official. The next chapter in Paul Atreides’ story has been delayed. Dune: Part Two, originally slated for a November 3rd release, will now arrive on the big screen on March 15th, 2024 as confirmed by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
The delay comes as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue, meaning that actors may not participate in any sort of promotion until a fair deal is achieved.
Dune: Part Two, based on Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel, 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. 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.
Directed once again by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin. Joining the already star-studded cast is 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.
Check out the most recent trailer below:
It’s a sad day for Dune fans, but we know it’ll be worth the wait. Are you excited to journey back to Arrakis in 2024? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick. The executive producers are Josh Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, with Kevin J. Anderson serving as creative consultant.
