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Before Dune: Part Two hits theaters, Denis Villeneuve's Part One of his adaptation will be returning to cinemas for a limited engagement. It's been announced that the first chapter will now be coming back for one full week beginning on February 9th. The re-release will also feature a nine minute sneak peek at the highly awaited sequel, giving fans a taste for what's to come.
The first film went on to become one of the biggest features of the year and ended up with 10 Academy Awards nominations, taking home 6 including Best Cinematography and Best Score. The first film was one of the first big theatrical hits after theaters fully re-opened from the pandemic. It went on to gross over $402 million in global box office sales, making it a success for Warner Bros. and Villeneuve's production team.
Dune: Part Two will feature returning cast members Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Dave Bautista. The second film will see franchise newcomers Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler join the massive cast of A-List stars.
"This follow-up 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."
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