Dune: Part Two Outshines Its Predecessor As It Edges Closer to $500M Worldwide

The story picks up with Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he sets out on a journey of vengeance against those who betrayed his family, diving deeper into the political intrigue and mysticism of Herbert's universe.

Newcomers Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, and Austin Butler give fantastic performances, especially the latter, who arguably portrays one of the best villains we've seen in cinema in a while. The returning cast's performances also haven't dipped in quality.

Dune: Part Two

's performance has been nothing short of a spectacle, echoing the very essence of what made

Dune

a beloved saga among sci-fi fans. With an opening weekend haul of $81.5 million in the U.S. and an additional $97 million internationally,

Part Two

hit the ground running and doesn't seem like it will stop any time soon.

Internationally, the sequel has performed admirably, eclipsing the original Dune by a significant margin and even setting new records in markets like China, where it has become the top imported film of the year.

If the numbers alone weren't enough to secure its legacy, Villeneuve has already teased the possibility of Dune: Part Three, based on Herbert's Dune Messiah, with the script nearing completion last December.

For now, fans will have to wait for Dune: Prophecy, the upcoming Max spin-off series that will focus on the establishment of the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before the events of Dune. We'll keep you informed about any new information on the show, including the first trailer that's expected to drop any time this week.