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Dune: Part Two (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Dune: Part Two is a 2024 action drama directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya and Florence Pugh. It runs 3 hours 15 minutes and earned $714.8 million worldwide on a $190 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Sound and Visual Effects, and 8 awards in all. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$714.8M
Oscars won
2
Echo Score
84
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Dune: Part Two (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 15m (195 min)
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Legendary Entertainment
Budget
$190M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dune: Part Two About?

The premise of Dune: Part Two without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Paul Atreides allies with Chani and the Fremen as he seeks retribution against those who destroyed his family. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he must navigate a path fraught with peril, balancing personal desires with a profound responsibility to avert a looming cosmic catastrophe that only he can foresee.

Dune: Part Two Themes & Keywords

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  • based on book
  • part two
  • sequel
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  • planet
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  • throne
  • sandstorm
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  • desert adventure
  • psychotic
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  • stabbed to death
  • spice
  • women seduce a man
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Cast & crew

Dune: Part Two Cast & Characters

Timothée Chalamet leads the cast as Paul Atreides, with Zendaya as Chani and Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan. Directed by Denis Villeneuve; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Denis Villeneuve

More films directed by Denis Villeneuve, best-rated first: Incendies, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival and Prisoners.

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Ratings

Dune: Part Two Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dune: Part Two 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 84/100, strongest in sensory experience (92) and weakest in story & flow (70).

84 /100

Dune: Part Two Echo Score Breakdown

Dune: Part Two delivers a largely triumphant continuation of Villeneuve’s vision, with its scale and technical execution driving most acclaim. The film’s visual grandeur and immersive sound design are repeatedly highlighted, while occasional pacing concerns and deviations from source material temper enthusiasm. Audience reactions echo this blend, praising the spectacle and performances yet noting narrative unevenness. The net impression is a strong, though not flawless, cinematic achievement.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 88

    Artistic craftsmanship stands out as the film’s most celebrated element. Critics concur the expansive set pieces, meticulous production design, and fluid cinematography that render the desert world tangible, while the editing maintains rhythm despite the lengthy runtime. Audience remarks echo the visual impressiveness, noting that each frame feels sculpted. Collectively, the art department delivers a cohesive, high‑impact spectacle.

  • Character & Emotion 78

    When evaluating character work, performances receive consistent commendation, especially the lead’s nuanced portrayal and the antagonist’s fresh menace. Reviewers highlight the emotional weight carried by the protagonists, though some note a lack of chemistry between the leads and occasional underdeveloped supporting roles. The blend of strong individual acting with uneven relational dynamics yields a generally positive but mixed character impression.

  • Story & Flow 70

    The narrative earns both praise and criticism. Its ambitious scope introduces complex themes and heightened conflict, which many viewers find engaging and intellectually stimulating. Conversely, pacing lapses and deviations from the original material generate complaints about meandering momentum and weakened plot coherence. These divergent views result in a story assessment that is solid in concept but uneven in execution.

  • Sensory Experience 92

    Auditory and visual senses are consistently lauded, with the soundscape and score heightening the film’s atmospheric depth. The cinematography captures the vast desert in a sculptural manner, while the design of creatures and set pieces enriches immersion. Few criticisms arise, limited to occasional over‑whelm, but the overall sensory experience is deemed exceptionally powerful and cohesive.

  • Rewatch Factor 80

    Viewers frequently mention increased enjoyment upon subsequent viewings, citing the film’s layered visuals and complex thematic undercurrents that reveal new details. The memorable sound design and striking imagery contribute to lingering recollection, encouraging repeat exposure. While some narrative ambiguities persist, the combined impact of spectacle and depth makes the film highly rewatchable for many audiences.

Plot

Dune: Part Two Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Dune: Part Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Following the downfall of House Atreides at the hands of House Harkonnen, Princess Irulan, the daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, documents her father’s treason against the Atreides lineage. As events unfold on the desert planet of Arrakis, Stilgar and his Fremen warriors escort Paul Atreides along with his expectant Bene Gesserit mother, Lady Jessica, to the mysterious Sietch Tabr. While some Fremen express their distrust and speculate the arrival of spies, Stilgar and others are intrigued by the notion that a mother and son from the “Outer World” might fulfill prophecies and bring prosperity to their barren land.

Full summary

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Box office

Dune: Part Two Box Office & Budget

Dune: Part Two grossed $714.8 million worldwide on a $190 million budget, 3.8 times what it cost. $282.1 million came from the US and Canada and $432.7 million (61%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$714.8M

3.8× its budget

US & Canada
$282.1M
International
$432.7M
Budget
$190M
US & Canada 39% Rest of the world 61%
Awards

Dune: Part Two Awards & Nominations

Dune: Part Two won 2 Oscars, including Sound and Visual Effects, and 8 awards in all.

8 wins36 nominations10 ceremonies

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Videos

Dune: Part Two Trailers & Videos

44 videos: 3 trailers, 8 teasers, 4 clips, 22 featurettes and 7 behind-the-scenes videos.

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How Well Do You Know Dune: Part Two?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Dune: Part Two Also Known As

56 alternative titles, including “Dune 2” and “Dune: Part 2”.

Also known as
  • Dune 2
  • Dune: Part 2
  • 듄 2
  • デューン 砂の惑星PART2
  • Duna 2
  • Hành Tinh Cát 2
  • Diuna: Część druga
  • Duna: Parte Dois
  • Kopa. II dalis
  • Dune: Del 2
  • Düün: teine osa
  • Dune : Deuxième Partie
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  • Dűne: Második rész
  • ड्यून पार्ट टू
  • Kopa. Antra dalis
  • Дюна: Часть 2
  • Дина 2
  • 沙丘：第二部
  • Дюна 2
  • Duna: Parte 2
  • Dune Two
  • Dyyni: Osa kaksi
  • 沙丘2
  • Duna Parte 2
  • Dune Part Two
  • Hành Tinh Cát II
  • 듄: 파트 2, დიუნი: ნაწილი ორი
  • 沙丘瀚戰：第二章
  • Dune: Parte dos
  • Дюна: Часть вторая
  • Дюна: Частина друга
  • Dune - Parte due
  • Dune - Duna: Parte Dois
  • Hành Tinh Cát: Phần Hai
  • تل ماسه : قسمت دوم
  • كثيب الجزء الثاني
  • Duna: Část druhá, სილახვავი: ნაწილი ორი
  • ड्यून: पार्ट टू
  • ดูน: ภาคสอง
  • Dune: Çöl Gezegeni Bölüm İki
  • Duna: Parte dos
  • חולית: חלק שני
  • Duna: Časť druhá
  • Дина: Други део
  • Dune: Partea II
  • Dune: Μέρος Δεύτερο
  • Dina: Drugi dio
  • Kāpa: Otrā daļa
  • ດູນ : ພາກສອງ
  • Дюн: Част втора
  • كثيب: الجزء الثاني
  • Dune: Part dos
  • Dune: Peščeni planet
  • 2. del
  • Duna: Pjesa e Dytë
  • Құмбел: Екінші бөлім

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Dune: Part Two FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dune: Part Two, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dune: Part Two?

Dune: Part Two runs 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes).

When was Dune: Part Two released?

Dune: Part Two was released on March 15, 2024.

Who directed Dune: Part Two?

Dune: Part Two was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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Who is in the cast of Dune: Part Two?

Dune: Part Two stars Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani and Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Dune: Part Two make at the box office?

Dune: Part Two grossed $714.8 million worldwide ($282.1 million domestic, $432.7 million international) on a budget of $190 million.

How is Dune: Part Two rated?

Dune: Part Two has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic, 81% on TMDB and 4.4/5 on Letterboxd.

What awards did Dune: Part Two win?

Dune: Part Two won 8 awards from 36 nominations, including Best Sound at the NAACP Image Awards 2025.

Does Dune: Part Two have a post-credit scene?

No. Dune: Part Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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