Summary
The release month forDune: Prophecyhas been revealed, confirming when the upcoming prequel TV show to Denis Villeneuve’sDunemovies will arrive. The upcoming series is set 10,000 years prior to the rise of Paul Atreides, focusing on the establishment of the Bene Gesserit.Dune Prophecy’s storywill follow sisters Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula (Olivia Williams) Harkonnen as they try to preserve the future of humanity by forming the organization. They have a major part to play in the movies, ultimately being the first domino for Paul’s later holy war.
Now,Maxhas revealed in the trailer forDune: Prophecythatthe series will arrive on both the streaming platform and HBO in November.This means the series will begin before the year is over, marking the second release in theDunefranchise in 2024. Since the show will be arriving so soon after the movie, it seems there will be strong ties between the upcoming installment and the main story of its cinematic universe.
Why Dune: Prophecy’s Release Window Is Perfect For The TV Show
Theend ofDune: Part Twosaw Paul leading the Fremen on a holy war across the galaxy, armed with the knowledge that his actions will result in billions of deaths. This stopping point marks the end of the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s original novel, opening the door for more of the franchise’s universe to be explored. With the November release window being a little over three years after the release of the first movie,it’s the perfect time for the universe to continue expanding in new directions across different time periods.
Despite taking place 10,000 years before the events of the movies, the prequel series is bound to have important connections that set the stage for Paul’s rise to power later on. The series could reveal more about how the Bene Gesserit spread the word of the Kwisatz Haderach, as well aswhy they decided to introduce the idea of the Lisan al-Gaib on Arrakis.Thecast ofDune: Prophecyalso includes characters who are not part of the group, indicating they could be important figures whose actions impact the future as well.
Max’s Dune TV Show Must Set Up A Dune 3 Story Denis Villeneuve’s Movies Cut
to successfully pull off Dune 3, the team behind Dune: Prophecy must include a plot thread that Denis Villeneuve’s movies shouldn’t have cut.
It’s also possible the TV show will set up elements of the universe that hint at Villeneuve’s plans for theupcomingDune: Part Three.This could include acknowledgment of what Paul will bring to the galaxy, possibly with a character having a chance to stop it but deciding not to for some reason. Since there’s plenty that could happen inDune: Prophecythat’s entirely unpredictable, it seems more information will be available once the show comes closer to its release window.
Unlike theDunemovies,Dune: Prophecyis not based on one specific book in the series.
Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
