Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel Dune Part Two has entered the history books, earning a 9.4 average rating on IMDB, the highest score ever recorded on the popular review site. With this astronomical rating, Dune: Part Two has surpassed previous record-holders like Avengers: Endgame (8.4) and Avatar (7.8) to take the coveted number 1 spot.
Why Is Dune Part Two’s IMDb Rating So Extremely High?
Dune Part Two’s 9.4 average on IMDb edges out classics like The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Dark Knight, which all sit between 9.1 and 9.3. Meanwhile, Avengers: Endgame garnered an 8.4 and Avatar a 7.9 – stellar scores but not on par with Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi vision.
‘DUNE 2’ is currently the highest rated film of all-time on IMDb with a 9.4/10 pic.twitter.com/lznA3QmvrT
— Denis Villeneuve Universe (@DenisVfilms) February 26, 2024
According to IMDb, another reviewer rated Dune 2 – 10/10. When looking at box office receipts, Endgame is the second highest-grossing movie ever with $2.8 billion, while Avatar tops the all-time chart with $2.9 billion. Meanwhile, Villeneuve’s original Dune film earned a modest $400 million globally.
However, Dune has resonated deeply with critics and fans. The first Dune movie scored an 8.1 on IMDB and won 6 Oscars. Part Two earned even better reviews for its emotional weight and visual splendor. This overwhelming critical acclaim has propelled it to an unmatched 9.4 average rating on IMDB.
In contrast, Avengers: Endgame and Avatar were deemed entertaining but superficial by some critics upon release. While widely beloved by general audiences, they didn’t achieve the same levels of critical devotion as Dune’s sequel.
What is Dune Part Two About?
So what has elevated Dune: Part Two to such peerless heights on IMDB? Most reviews praise its rich themes and first-rate filmmaking.
Adapted from Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, Dune centers on the journey of Paul Atreides a prophetic figure who inspires a desert tribe to overthrow their planet’s tyrannical overlords.
Beyond its epic scale involving warring factions over control of the valuable spice melange, Dune explores substantive concepts about religion, colonialism, and the moral complexities of leadership.
Leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya deliver haunting performances as Paul and his Fremen lover Chani, depicting an outsider turned religious icon struggling with the weight of a civilization’s expectations.
With visual splendor and profound existential questions, Part Two completes Paul’s emotional hero arc in a riveting fashion per most reviews.
The Marvel and Avatar Movies And Their Impact On The Audience
While Avengers: Endgame and Avatar broke box office records, they received some criticism for lacking narrative depth.
Endgame delivered rousing fan service, teaming up beloved heroes to defeat the villain Thanos in spectacular comic book fashion. But between the bombast, its exploration of loss and sacrifice got short shrift per some critics.
Similarly, Avatar immersed viewers in Pandora’s dazzling visuals yet followed a familiar White Savior trope in cipher Jake Sully’s journey assisting the Na’vi. Critics argued the plot and themes felt dated or derivative.
Though hugely entertaining to mass audiences, these films didn’t leave the same lasting imprint on cinephiles as Villeneuve’s heady, heartfelt Dune saga, hence Dune’s record IMDB rating indicating its masterpiece status.
