As one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Dune is finally in theaters and for a limited time on HBO Max. The sci-fi film received phenomenal reviews from critics and the audience, who found it a faithful and epic retelling of the book, with visually stunning cinematography, a spine-chilling score, and mesmerizing performances from the cast.
The film started with an opening title sequence, "Dune: Part One," and ended on a cliffhanger. This indicates that Denis Villeneuve's visionary film only covers the first half of the book. Shockingly, Warner Bros. has yet to greenlight the sequel despite the director's intentions to do so. While fans wait for the remaining epic adventure, the film leaves some questions about what to expect from Part 2.
6 Will Part 2 Be As Faithful To The Material As Part 1?
Many fans appreciated that Villeneuve took the time to explore the backstories of each character to set up the plot and dynamic, even if the first half of the film paced slowly in its exposition. The details were necessary to inform the audience (especially moviegoers who know nothing from the book) about the main characters, the significance of Arrakis, and the high stakes.
However, the film only presents the first half of the act. Villeneuve shared that he wanted to be faithful to the book material, but a single movie was not enough to capture the essence and beauty of the story. Therefore, viewers expect a sequel to cover the second half of the first book. Fans wonder how Villeneuve will maintain the film's momentum while staying true to the material, especially since production has not started. Also, the book has wild moments that no movie can show, so it will be a challenge to showcase the story to its fullest extent.
5 Will It Add Content Past The First Book?
Although Villeneuve wanted to execute the first book into two parts, he also envisioned the series as a trilogy. This means that the series could cover storylines from Dune Messiah. The first book concluded with circumstances regarding the Fremen, which developed the storyline for the sequel. Therefore, the second part will be crucial to set up the events for a possible third movie.
It leaves questions about whether the content from the second book will also be referenced in the sequel to set up the premise and storyline for Part 3. Of course, nothing is certain, considering the sequel has yet to be in development.
4 How Deep Will The Sequel Focus On Paul & Chani's Romance?
Although Paul repeatedly dreamed about Chani Kynes even before he arrived in Arrakis, he did not officially meet her until the final 30 minutes of the film. Furthermore, Zendaya's appearance seemed more like a cameo than a significant character. The sequel will likely develop their relationship, but it leaves questions regarding the progression and depth of their love story. It also has the potential to become one of the best relationships in Dune.
In the book, Paul and Chani's relationship evolves, and they even have children together. However, Chani holds a role as a concubine, like Paul's mother. The sequel will likely delve into Chani's insight and perspective, such as her feelings about her relationship, considering what unfolds in the book's ending.
3 Who Will Play The Emperor & Other Yet-To-Be-Seen Characters?
Despite the numerous characters introduced in Part 1, viewers still have yet to meet other big players. For instance, the film mentioned the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV (mostly referred to as The Emperor). He was the person who trapped House Atreides in the first place and showed support for House Harkonnen, yet he never appeared in the movie.
Alia Atreides, Paul's younger sister, is another character yet to appear - since she is not born yet by the film's conclusion. Both characters appeared in the first book and had a significant role in the book's second half. It is uncertain who will play them, but it gives fans a chance to envision the perfect casting.
2 Will We See More Of The Bene Gesserit & Their Backstory?
Dune introduced the sisterhood called The Bene Gesserit, a women-exclusive group that trained itself with superhuman abilities. Despite their rules of bearing only daughters, Lady Jessica broke the rules to produce a son, Paul Atreides, who inherited his mother's powers.
Although Villeneuve's Dune presented some aspects of their backstories in the first half, they were absent following the ambush at Arrakeen. It is expected that the sequel will highlight more of The Bene Gesserit, such as their values and beliefs. Furthermore, they are necessary to reveal significant moments, such as Lady Jessica's parentage and Alia's purpose in the sisterhood. However, the sisterhood's backstory will likely be prominent in the planned series, Dune: The Sisterhood, so it is uncertain how deep the sequel will focus on their history.
1 When Do We Expect Part 2 To Release (If It Happens)?
This is perhaps the number one question, and right now, there are a lot of "what ifs." Despite Villeneuve's determination to narrate the epicness of Dune into two parts (and make it a trilogy), the fate of Part 2 is uncertain. The decision seems baffling, considering that the film's story is incomplete. Furthermore, critics and fans found Villeneuve's Dune as the best rendition of the tale so far, but it needs the completed second part to showcase the full extent of the epic story.
However, the pressure is that the sequel's fate hinges on the box office numbers and performance on HBO Max to receive the greenlight. This outcome seems worrisome since many blockbuster films - like No Time to Die and Black Widow - struggled due to the impacts of the pandemic. It is unforeseeable how Dune will perform at the box office since it caters to a niche audience. While fans cross their fingers, it would be a shame if the sequel never happens and remains incomplete forever.
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