Director Denis Villeneuve and his crew returned to the Origo Studios, where they shot a major part of the first film. Jordan will be used again for the desert scenes and Italy will be a new location for the production.

The strong cast of the first film, led by Timothée Chalamet, is joined by Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub and Christopher Walken.

“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee”, Warner Bros. has announced.

Dune: Part Two is set to be released on 17 November 2023.