Warner Bros. UK has formally announced the home video release for director Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune: Part Two. The film, which is still available in UK cinemas will come to digital platforms from next week (April 15) and will be following by a physical release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 27, 2024.
In our five-star review James called the film “a masterpiece of sci-fi cinema. Bigger, bolder, louder and in every way. This is the kind of spectacle which cinema needs right now.”
In case you missed it at the cinema, here’s a look at one of the film’s trailers:
Here’s the full press release from the studio:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Evening Standard, Total Film, Express Online, Independent, Yahoo, Heat
“Epic! Epic! Epic! ”– Evening Standard
“Like No Other Blockbuster in Existence ”– The Independent
DUNE: PART TWO
The Blockbuster Cinematic Event of the Year Continues as Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Becomes Available for Purchase and Rental for the First Time
Debuts for Premium Digital Ownership and Rental on April 15
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on May 27
London, April 9, 2024 – Coming off the heels of the critical and box office success of its continued theatrical run, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Twodebuts for purchase and rental Digitally at home on April 15.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the critically acclaimed Dune: Part Two continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller “DUNE.”
On May 27, Dune: Part Two will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. Dune: Part Two will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.
Dune: Part Two is directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) from a screenplay he and Jon Spaihts wrote, based on the seminal bestselling novel of the same name written by Frank Herbert.
The expanded all-star international ensemble cast features returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (“Wonka,” “Call Me by Your Name”), Zendaya (“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Malcolm & Marie,” “Euphoria”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Avengers: End Game,” “Milk”), Oscar nominee Austin Butler (“Elvis,” “Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood”), Oscar nominee Florence Pugh (“Black Widow,” “Little Women”), Dave Bautista (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Thor: Love and Thunder”), Oscar winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter,” “Hairspray”), Léa Seydoux (the “James Bond” franchise and “Crimes of the Future”), Souheila Yacoub (“The Braves,” “Climax”), with Stellan Skarsgård (the “Mamma Mia!” films, “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years,” “Assassin’s Creed”), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”).
The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick. The executive producers are Joshua Grode, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Herbert W. Gains, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Richard P. Rubinstein and John Harrison, with Kevin J. Anderson serving as creative consultant.
Synopsis:
Dune: Part Two explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path 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.
4K, BLU-RAY ELEMENTS
Dune: Part Two 4K UHD and Blu-ray contains the following special features:
Chakobsa Training
A team of linguists brought life to the Fremen language of Chakobsa and worked with talent to perfect their lines. Here, the cast reflect on the challenges of learning a new language and what words or phrases rolled off the tongue easiest.
Creating the Fremen World-Follow
Academy Award-winning production designer Patrice Vermette on a tour of the jaw-dropping sets making up the world of Arrakis. Step into Sietch Tabr, the Cistern of Souls, the Cave of Birds, and more for an intimate up-close view of the sets.
Finding the Worlds of Dune
The task of finding otherworldly locations here on Earth were a welcome job for the filmmakers of Dune. Cast and crew reveal what it was like shooting on location, the magic these landscapes bring, and the joys and challenges of being in the desert.
Buzz Around the New ‘Thopter’
Resembling the body of a bumble bee, Beast Rabban’s thopter takes on a sinister profile in the film. Cast and crew explain how this machine differs from the Ornithopter, and what customizations were designed to service an Harkonnen state of mind.
Worm-riding
Resembling the body of a bumble bee, Beast Rabban’s thopter takes on a sinister profile in the film. Cast and crew explain how this machine differs from the Ornithopter, and what customizations were designed to service an Harkonnen state of mind.
Becoming Feyd
Actor Austin Butler accepted the challenge to inhabit one of the most twisted characters in the Dune universe. From fight training, to learning knife skills, and undergoing an extreme physical transformation, Butler mastered the villain Feyd-Rautha.
A New Set of Threads
Tour the costume shop with Academy Award nominated Jacqueline West as she navigates inspiration, materials, and construction of a wardrobe meant for a universe.
Deeper into the Desert: The Sounds of the Dune
Composer Hans Zimmer, along with his trusted team of musicians, sound designers and re-recording mixers talk about the evolution of sound for Dune: Part Two and what new instruments, themes, and moments were created for the film.
BASICS
Premium Digital Ownership: April 15, 2024
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: May 27, 2024
UK Cert: 12
IRE Cert: 12
Consumer Advice: moderate violence, bloody images, threat
DVD:
Audio Languages: Dolby Digital: Castilian Spanish 5.1, English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service
Aspect Ratio: 2.4:1 Widescreen
Run Time: 159 Mins. Approx.
Subtitles: English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
BD:
Audio Languages: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English; DTS-HD Master Audio: Italian 5.1; Dolby Digital: English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service
Subtitles: English SDH, Italian SDH, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Run Time: 166 Mins.
Aspect Ratio: 1080p High Definition 16×9 2.4:1
UHD:
Audio Languages: Dolby Atmos-TrueHD: English; Dolby Digital: Canadian French 5.1, Latin Spanish 5.1, English 5.1 Audio Descriptive Service
Subtitles: : English SDH, Canadian French, Danish, Finnish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish
Run Time: 166 Mins.
Aspect Ratio: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16×9 2.4:1
