“Dune: Part Two” ends on a somber note of holy war, oncoming oppression, and a tragic split between Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya). Explainer.
How is ‘Dune: Part 2’ different from the book?
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” makes some big changes from Frank Herbert’s novel — but they often make Herbert’s message clearer.
A Sequel That Exceeds Sky-High Expectations
Dune: Part Two is more than a mere sequel. It’s a continuation, culmination, and ultimately a fantastic elevation of everything you already loved about director Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film Dune: Part One. That film ended with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) embracing a new way of life after almost everyone he loved…
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Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet sport matching coveralls for ‘Dune: Part Two’ promo
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet sport matching pink and blue coveralls for ‘Dune: Part Two’ promo in South Korea.
‘Dune: Part Two’ review: Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi masterpiece soars, then screams to a halt
“Dune: Part Two,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, goes even bigger than “Dune” and hits epic, if imperfect, highs. Review.
What Character Is Anya Taylor-Joy Playing?
Dune: Part Two, the upcoming sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 sci-fi epic based on the Frank Herbert novels, is releasing in just two weeks, but somehow the team behind it kept one major star’s involvement a total secret. During the February 15 world premiere in London, The Queen’s Gambit actor Anya Taylor-Joy…
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