Timothée Chalamet continues his journey as Paul Atreides
The scale becomes even more epic as Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” picks up where 2021’s “Dune” left off. New characters sweep into the vast world, as the adventure sets off with even more stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences.
“Dune: Part Two” continues the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), now away from his home and propelled by fate into an intergalactic power struggle. As he journeys with the Fremen people, he tries to gain their confidence with the support of Chani (Zendaya) and Stilgar (Javier Bardem). To prepare for their continuous revolt against the tyrannical Harkonnens, and to truly be a part of the Fremen, Paul takes one of their most dangerous trials.
The Harkonnens carry on pillaging Arrakis for spice, which the Fremen have been violently opposing. As tensions escalate and the Harkonnens gather forces, the Baron (Stellan Skarsgård) lets one of his more vicious and bloodthirsty nephews, FeydRautha (Austin Butler) take part in the war. Them and the other royal families serve the Emperor (Christopher Walken), previously unseen in 2021’s “Dune.” In “Part Two”, we are taken to his realm, and that of his daughter, Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh).
The themes of the film are both timeless and timely, as love and loyalty, humanity versus nature, take center stage. On one side are the Fremen who have adapted to their native land of the desert, surviving by being one with it and learning to live alongside its harsh nature. On the other lie the Harkonnens who’ve epitomized corruption and greed. Paul Atreides is at the center of the struggle, battling the people that eradicated his clan while fighting against the destiny that was handed to him.
Watch as the journey reaches greater heights as Dune: Part Two arrives in Philippine cinemas on February 28. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath 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.
Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Frank Herbert’s novel. Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer is again on hand to create the score.
The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Charlotte Rampling.