After Dune, Part One ended in the middle of the original novel's story, Warner Bros. is sharing a taste of what to expect when Dune, Part Two picks up the plot threads next year.
Along with news that production has officially begun, Warner Bros. posted the following synopsis:
This follow-up film 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.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment have started production on the sequel, with Denis Villeneuve returning to direct. After originally being announced for an October 2023 release date, Dune, Part 2 is now releasing worldwide on November 17, 2023.
Dune, Part One and Part Two are based on the science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. The first movie ends with Paul Atreides and Jessica finally linking up with the Fremen. If you want to know more about what's to come, you can check out IGN's explainer on what to expect from Dune Part 2.
We'll see the same stars from the first film, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and more. They'll be joined by new faces such as Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh.
We were big fans of the first movie when it released last year. In our Dune review, we called the film a "technically brilliant, visually amazing movie with a top-notch cast and deep sci-fi concepts." Dune also ended up taking home IGN's award for the best movie of 2021.
Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.