Dune Part Two: When Will It Be Released?

Although Dune 2 has (somewhat) been delayed, we have excellent news for fans: filming has begun.

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Even though we now have to wait until November 2023 (instead of October 2023) for Part Two, we do at least know that filming began on the sequel on July 18, 2022.

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Originally scheduled for release on October 20, 2023, Dune: Part Two will now be available on November 17, 2023. The delay has not been explained.

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The sequel is most likely to have an exclusive theatrical release in the US rather than a day-and-date streaming release, unlike the previous film

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We received official confirmation of everyone returning for the sequel, the new faces we’ll be seeing, and the news that filming had begun.

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However, given that they were all killed out in the previous film don’t expect to see Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, or Babs Olusanmokun as Jamis.

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The first movie finished when Paul and Lady Jessica were admitted into the Fremen and on their journey to Stilgar’s house

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Dune made $109 million domestically, making it the best-grossing Best Picture candidate this year while also matching

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