# Dune: Part Two: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Watching the Movie

Dune Part Two is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune: Part One, based on the first half of the classic novel by Frank Herbert. The movie continues the story of Paul Atreides, a young noble who joins forces with the desert-dwelling Fremen to fight against the evil Harkonnen and the galactic Emperor. The movie is directed by Denis Villeneuve, who also helmed the first part, and stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and many more. Here are some interesting and surprising facts about the movie that you may not know:

•  The movie(Dune Part Two) was officially greenlit on October 26th, 2021, four days after Dune: Part One’s US release. The sequel was green-lit after Dune: Part One topped the U.S. box office on its opening weekend, making a career-best performance for Villeneuve, and Warner’s top-performing opener of 2021.
• Dune Part Two is expected to cover the second half of the novel, which focuses on Paul’s rise as the leader of the Fremen and his quest to overthrow the Emperor and the Harkonnen. The movie will also introduce new characters, such as Feyd-Rautha, the nephew of the Baron Harkonnen, and Princess Irulan, the daughter of the Emperor and Paul’s future wife.
• The movie has added some new cast members to the already impressive ensemble. Austin Butler, best known for his roles in The Carrie Diaries and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, will play Feyd-Rautha, the main rival of Paul and the heir of the Harkonnen. Florence Pugh, who starred in Little Women and Black Widow, will play Princess Irulan, the narrator of the novel and the political pawn of the Emperor. Christopher Walken, the legendary actor who won an Oscar for The Deer Hunter, will play the Emperor himself, the supreme ruler of the known universe.
• It was shot back-to-back with the first part, which means that most of the scenes were filmed in 2019 and 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie was shot in various locations around the world, such as Hungary, Jordan, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates. The movie also used some CGI and VFX to create the stunning visuals of the desert planet Arrakis and the giant sandworms.
• The movie has a soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer, who also scored the first part. Zimmer is one of the most acclaimed and prolific composers in Hollywood, who has won an Oscar for The Lion King and has worked on movies such as Gladiator, Inception, The Dark Knight, and Interstellar. Zimmer has said that he was a huge fan of the novel and that he wanted to create a unique and immersive musical experience for the movie.
• The movie (Dune Part Two) has a running time of 146 minutes, which is slightly shorter than the first part, which was 155 minutes long. The director has said that he wanted to make the movie as faithful to the novel as possible, and that he did not want to compromise on the story or the characters. He has also said that he wanted to make the movie more action-packed and thrilling than the first part, which was more of a setup and an introduction to the world of Dune.
• The movie has a rating of PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some suggestive material, and brief strong language. The movie has also received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, the direction, the cinematography, the music, and the overall spectacle of the movie. The movie has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.
• Dune Part Two has also sparked some controversy and debate among the fans of the novel, who have different opinions on the adaptation and the changes made by the director. Some fans have appreciated the movie for being faithful and respectful to the source material, and for bringing the novel to life on the big screen. Others have criticized the movie for being too slow, too long, too boring, or too different from the novel.
• It is the second part of a planned trilogy, which means that there will be a third and final movie to conclude the story of Dune. The director has said that he has already written the script for the third movie, which will be based on the second novel in the series, Dune Messiah. The director has also expressed his interest in making a spin-off movie or a TV series based on the other novels in the series, such as Children of Dune or God Emperor of Dune.
• Dune Part Two is set to be released on March 1st, 2024, in theaters and on HBO Max. The movie was originally scheduled to be released on November 3rd, 2023, but it was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which affected the availability of the cast for promotion. The movie is expected to be one of the biggest and most anticipated movies of 2024, and a must-watch for sci-fi fans and movie lovers.

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1. Who plays the role of Feyd-Rautha, the nephew of the Baron Harkonnen and the main rival of Paul Atreides?
   – a) Austin Butler
   – b) Bill Skarsgård
   – c) Harry Styles
   – d) Tye Sheridan
2. Who plays the role of Princess Irulan, the daughter of the Emperor and the future wife of Paul Atreides?
   – a) Florence Pugh
   – b) Léa Seydoux
   – c) Zendaya
   – d) Janhvi Kapoor
3. Who plays the role of the Emperor, the supreme ruler of the known universe and the mastermind behind the conspiracy against the Atreides?
   – a) Christopher Walken
   – b) Robert Pattinson
   – c) Javier Bardem
   – d) Stellan Skarsgård
4. Who composed the music for the movie, and also scored the first part?
   – a) Hans Zimmer
   – b) A.R. Rahman
   – c) John Williams
   – d) Ennio Morricone
5. Which country was not used as a filming location for the movie?
   – a) Hungary
   – b) Jordan
   – c) Norway
   – d) Australia
6. How long is the movie in terms of minutes?
   – a) 136
   – b) 146
   – c) 156
   – d) 166
7. What is the rating of the movie on IMDb out of 10, based on 26,000 user reviews?
   – a) 7.1
   – b) 8.1
   – c) 9.1
   – d) 10
8. What are the two Academy Awards that the movie has been nominated for?
   – a) Best Picture and Best Director
   – b) Best Visual Effects and Best Sound
   – c) Best Cinematography and Best Production Design
   – d) Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor
9. What is the name of the second novel in the series, which will be the basis for the third and final movie?
   – a) Dune Messiah
   – b) Children of Dune
   – c) God Emperor of Dune
   – d) Heretics of Dune
10. When is the movie set to be released in theaters and on HBO Max?
    – a) March 1st, 2024
    – b) November 3rd, 2023
    – c) December 18th, 2022
    – d) October 22nd, 2021

Answers: 1. a, 2. a, 3. a, 4. a, 5. d, 6. b, 7. b, 8. b, 9. a, 10. a

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