Create account

Coverage dated February 28, 2024 to March 4, 2024

'Dune: Part Two' spices up N.America box office with big opening

Headline from Digital Journal, from the development of Mar 3, 2024

Newest development Mar 5, 2024 · 2 reports'Dune: Part Two' is finally here—and so are all of the memes about it

Bringing spice to a so-far lean movie year, Warner Bros.' new sci-fi film "Dune: Part Two" shot to the top of the North American box office.

Digital Journal's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Dune: Part Two's ending, explained

    Headline from Digital Trends ·

  2. Like Dune: Part Two? Then watch these 5 great sci-fi movies right now

    Headline from Digital Trends ·

  3. Names this update

    'Dune: Part Two' spices up N.America box office with big opening

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  4. 3 reasons why Dune: Part Two is better than Dune: Part One

    Headline from Digital Trends ·

  5. Newest

    'Dune: Part Two' is finally here—and so are all of the memes about it

    Headline from The Daily Dot ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

35 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    'Dune: Part Two' takes the first film's stunning visuals to a new level (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Dune: Part Two picks up Frank Herbert's epic Dune saga in mid-rebellion, with Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides finally getting to ride a giant sandworm and taste the Water of Life.

  2. Polygon

    New pages from Dune: Part 2’s gorgeous art book showcase the movie’s epic scope (opens Polygon)

    Published

    Polygon's feed description

    The new hardcover book features photos, concept art, interviews, and more from the crew that brought Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 2 to life.

  3. Christian Science Monitor

    ‘Dune: Part Two’: Sandworms, slick villains, and a would-be savior (opens Christian Science Monitor)

    Published

    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    “Dune: Part Two” arrives almost 2 1/2 years after the first installment. With the possible exception of “Lawrence of Arabia,” our film critic writes, he’s never seen so much sand in one movie.

  4. Hot Air

    Dune Part 2: The Movie We All Needed (opens Hot Air)

    Published

  5. Insider

    Critics call 'Dune: Part Two' a 'sci-fi masterpiece' and one of the 'greatest sequels ever' (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's acclaimed book has critics hailing it as a masterwork.

  6. Time

    Everything You Need to Remember Before Seeing Dune: Part Two (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Here's what you need to know before seeing 'Dune: Part Two,' the long awaited sequel to the first film in Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' saga.

  7. Time

    How the Ending of Dune: Part Two Sets Up a Third Movie (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Director Denis Villeneuve has said he intends to adapt the second Dune novel, Dune Messiah, into a third film.

  8. Reason

    ‘Dune: Part 2’ is a glorious sci-fi spectacle (opens Reason)

    Published

    Reason's feed description

    The sequel is about ecology, politics, economics, imperialism, and much more. But mostly it's about worms.

  9. Digital Trends

    Dune: Part Two's ending, explained (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Dune: Part Two provides a satisfying conclusion to Paul Atreides' quest for revenge while leaving the door open for a potential third film.

  10. Digital Trends

    Is Dune: Part Two streaming? (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Dune: Part Two is arriving like a massive sandstorm in theaters, and we're going to tell you if you can stream it at home like Dune: Part One.

  11. NPR

    Staggering action sequences can't help 'Dune: Part Two' sustain a sense of awe (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Dune: Part Two is a more exciting and eventful journey than Dune: Part One. But even here, the high points are over too soon, and the movie quickly moves on.

  12. Slate Magazine

    Dune: Part Two Makes One Key Change From the Book. The Result Is Brilliant. (opens Slate Magazine)

    Published

    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation stands as well on its own as it does paired with Frank Herbert’s novel.

  13. Digital Trends

    Interested in Dune: Part Two? Here's all of director Denis Villeneuve's movies, ranked (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    Denis Villeneuve is one of the best directors working today, with Dune: Part Two being his latest movie. How does it compare to the rest of his filmography?

  14. NPR

    'Dune: Part Two' is a grand spice-opera : Pop Culture Happy Hour (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Dune: Part Two is a sweeping, soaring space epic and this year's first big movie. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film delivers plenty of spaceships and big explosions like any good sci-fi blockbuster should.

  15. Vox

    Dune: Part 2 explained, for someone who has no idea what Dune is (opens Vox)

    Published

    Vox's feed description

    The good, the bad, and the Bene Gesserit of Dune: Part Two.

  16. Insider

    Breaking down the thrilling ending of 'Dune: Part Two,' and if we'll ever see a third movie (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    What to know about the cliffhanger ending of "Dune: Part Two," how true it was to the book, and what Denis Villeneuve's plans are for a third movie.

  17. Forbes

    ‘Dune Part 2’ Review: The Good, The Bad And The Spicey (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Dune is a gorgeous spectacle of a film and a worthy adaptation of Frank Herbert

  18. NPR

    The 2nd part of the sci-fi epic 'Dune' thunders into movie theaters (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    After successfully adapting the first half of Frank Herbert's "unfilmable" book, director Denis Villeneuve returns to Arrakis with a star-studded cast for the second part of Dune.

  19. CNN

    ‘Dune: Part Two’ can inspire you to revisit these other timeless sci-fi sequels (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    There’s no time like the present to use Arrakis – the desert planet at the heart of “Dune” – as the jumping-off point to explore other amazing sequels in sci-fi.

  20. Digital Trends

    Like Dune: Part Two? Then watch these 5 great sci-fi movies right now (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    After watching Dune: Part Two, watch these five great sci-fi films, including a Christopher Nolan spy thriller and one of the greatest sequels ever.

  21. Hot Air

    Dune Part 2: An Epic Story -- And Cinematic Experience (opens Hot Air)

    Published

  22. Digital Trends

    5 movies starring the cast of Dune: Part Two you should watch right now (opens Digital Trends)

    Published

    Digital Trends's feed description

    If you to see more of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, and the rest of the cast of Dune: Part Two, then you should watch these five great movies now.

  23. Hot Air

    Dune: Part Two Is a Glorious Sci-Fi Spectacle (opens Hot Air)

    Published

  24. Forbes

    Will There Be A Dune: Part Three? Everything To Know About ‘Dune Messiah’ (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    "Dune: Part Two" just hit theaters, but fans already want more of the epic space universe. Luckily, there are promising updates for a third film, "Dune Messiah." Here

  25. Forbes

    The Top 11 Best Movie Formats To See Dune: Part Two (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Dune: Part Two is an event film - so you need to see it in the best film format possible. This guide will help you choose.

Showing the first 25 of 34 headlines. ·

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

'Dune: Part Two' spices up N.America box office with big opening | Since Then