Is there a changing of the guard in science fiction cinema? After the opening weekend, it seems clear: the year 2024 will have its first blockbuster. Dune: Part Two (here our detailed review) is convincing across the board and sets a record within the franchise. Has Star Wars had its day?
What universe does Dune take place in?
The new film, the second part of which is currently showing in cinemas, is based on the novels by author Frank Herbert. There in Dune too the earth is mentioned, it is a possible future in our galaxy, which is, however, still thousands of years away. How many parts of Dune will there be?
Master director Denis Villeneuve has announced that it wants to bring a trilogy to the cinema. The third part has not yet been officially confirmed, but is considered certain. Frank Herbert's novel series consists of 6 volumes. There are also numerous other books that appeared after the Dune creator's death.
How successful is Dune 2?
According to initial estimates Dune: Part Two (buy now €34.99) around the world on the first weekend $178.5 million recorded. Experts were from 140 to 160 million went out. This makes Dune: Part Two twice as successful as its predecessor from 2021. How does the film compare to the last Star Wars?
As already described here, the star saga created by George Lucas is currently in a different league. The big difference, however, is this. The last Star Wars movies were not very convincing in terms of content. Accordingly, sales plummeted shortly after the film's release.
Dune 2, on the other hand, is rated extremely positively. For this reason, the blockbuster could have a lot of staying power at the box office and at least surpass the billion-dollar success of Star Wars: Episode 9. In a few weeks we will see whether Dune 2 can break through this magical limit. We are excited.