Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part One is the first of the two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson and more. The story follows Paul Atreides as his family known as House Atreides is forced into a war for the deadly and inhospitable planet known as Arrakis.
Part One was released in September 2021 and upon its release, the movie received critical acclaim, especially for Villeneuve’s direction, visuals, screenplay, and more. The critics and the audience for being faithful to the source material also appreciated the movie. Part 2 is set for release on March 1st but ahead of its release, Part One was re-released and its collection has stunned everyone.
Dune: Part One re-release grossed $30 Million worldwide
Ahead of the release of Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, and more was re-released in several countries. The re-released movie which reportedly has a sneak peek for Dune: Part Two has managed to gross over $30 million worldwide.
The additional box office collection for Dune: Part One brings the total collection of the movie to $433 million. According to reports by Collider, the re-released movie has grossed more than 2024 Academy Award contenders The Holdovers and American Fiction’s domestic run.
This move from Warner Bros. can be seen as a smart and calculative move to hype the release of Dune: Part Two which is scheduled for March release. It should be noted that Part One is streaming for FREE on HBO Max but fans mentioned that since it has been hyped that the movie feels and looks way better in IMAX, they were excited to have that experience.
Part Two had its world premiere at Leicester Square in London on February 15th, 2024, and has received positive comments. It is one of the most highly awaited movies of 2024 and is projected to gross $65 million during the opening weekend.
Fans react to Dune: Part One’s re-release hyping the release of Dune: Part Two
It can be rightly said that the audience loves to watch movies in IMAX and they were not going to miss the chance of watching Dune: Part One once again on the big-screen especially after the success of Oppenheimer. Fans not only decided to watch the movie in theatres again contributing to the additional $30 million the movie grossed but also took to their social media to express their views.
A user mentioned after X account (@discussingfilm) shared the additional collection of the movie, ‘This movie can be watched for free on streaming and there’s report that think #DunePart2 is making under $200M domestic. C’mon. This is HYPE.’
This movie can be watched for free on streaming and there’s reports that think #DunePart2 is making under $200M domestic… C’mon. This is HYPE. https://t.co/1TMnneguA4
— Nick Zednik (@NickZednik) February 19, 2024
My friends who have seen DUNE: PART TWO keep messaging me tantalizing soundbites in regard to the sequel ("I can't stop thinking about it", "It's one of the best sequels I've ever seen") and it just feels like we have an all-timer coming. The anticipation is killing me. pic.twitter.com/sHOn7az3Ll
— Dan Marcus (@Danimalish) February 19, 2024
Doing these numbers on a re-release of a movie that is just over 2 years old is *insane* https://t.co/ksMMr4Ebwo
— JT (@Jtaylor0_3) February 19, 2024
Another user explained that their friend who has already seen Dune: Part Two has described the sequel as ‘one of the best sequels they have ever seen’ adding that the anticipation of the movie’s release is killing them. A third user pointed out that doing these numbers on a re-release of a movie that is over two years old is simply ‘insane’.
This movie is top class
— PRIME (@optimustips) February 19, 2024
Can’t wait for part 2 🔥🔥
— FPL DOS (@FplDos) February 19, 2024
Honestly I am pretty hyped, we are actually getting a new big scifi action film. It's been a while since we've gotten any good ones.
— Mikel Pascacio (@Cinemman22) February 19, 2024
Fans have called Dune: Part One ‘top-class’ with others adding that the visuals & cinematography of the movie are worth a re-watch on the big screen. A user shared that they watched Dune: Part One for the first time last week and they have watched it like six times since and started reading the book as well. They shared that the movie is phenomenal. A lot of comments were also about how they cannot wait for the release of Part Two which was the entire motive of the studios to re-release Part One.
Dune: Part Two comes out on March 1st, 2024. Part One is available to stream on HBO Max.
