DUNE: PART TWO Is Reportedly Heading For A $65M North American Debut; Advance Sales On Par With OPPENHEIMER

DUNE: PART TWO Is Reportedly Heading For A $65M North American Debut; Advance Sales On Par With OPPENHEIMER

Advance ticket sales for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two epic are reportedly exceeding those for Universal Pictures' $960M-grossing Oppenheimer.

By MarkJulian - Feb 19, 2024 01:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Dune
Source: SFFGazette.com

The box office longevity of a relaunched Dune franchise is still uncertain, as Warner Bros. chose to distribute the first film in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously because of the COVID-19 epidemic.

However, when Denis Villeneuve's sequel hits theaters on March 1, 2024, we'll all be able to see if it's the billion-dollar cinematic epic that WB believes it is.

Currently, (per Deadline) Dune: Part Two is tracking for a $65 million debut. The site also notes that advance ticket sales are outpacing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at this same juncture.

Advance ticket sales were made accessible to the public on January 26, and with so much time until Dune: Part Two enters theaters, it's crucial to note that the early tracking figure could rise or fall if advance ticket sales begin to stall.

It's also worth noting that advance ticket sales that are outpacing Oppenheimer aren't a guarantee that Dune: Part Two is headed for a $900M+ worldwide gross. The Christopher Nolan-directed epic enjoyed a long run near the top of the box office, thanks in part to its enigmatic paring with Barbie.

Still, Warner Bros.' accountants have to be pleased with what they're seeing so far.

Although there are still several books in Frank Herbert's expansive science fiction story, Dennis Villeneuve has let it be known that he's interested in directing a third installment but then it's likely that he will leave the franchise.

Where do you think Dune: Part Two's opening weekend box office gross will fall? Let us know in the comment section below.

The film features an exceptional cast with Timothée Chalamet starring as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.

Also appearing in supporting roles are Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam and Javier Bardem as Stilgar.

Dune: Part Two is currently set to be released on March 01, 2024. The film was originally set for release on November 3, 2023 but was pushed back due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Hollywood strike. 

Dune: Part Two Official Synopsis
 Dune: Part Two 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 endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Denis Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Herbert’s novel. 

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EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 2/19/2024, 1:20 AM
Lookin' good. ✊🏾
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/19/2024, 3:01 AM
The first hollywood movie i will see in theaters this year.
TheCoonII
TheCoonII - 2/19/2024, 3:36 AM
It’s actually going to be double that
AllsGood
AllsGood - 2/19/2024, 7:39 AM
@TheCoonII - Here is the Biggest CON for Dune movies from Box Office Pro not my opinion.

"Despite strong online buzz and critical acclaim, the source material remains a somewhat challenging sell to casual moviegoers, with high-brow science-fiction often resulting in front-loaded sales windows and box office runs."
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/19/2024, 10:24 AM
@AllsGood - you're definitely a casual normie moviegoer, who cares what those schmucks think. They'll be eating crow
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 2/19/2024, 3:56 AM
Dune part 2 will open higher than $65 million, probably around $100 million.
But it won't be as long in theatres as Oppenheimer.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 2/19/2024, 7:51 AM
@MarvelZombie616 - how come?
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/19/2024, 7:07 AM
I have had no desire to view the first or this one. I really wish I did with everyone saying how awesome the 1st was and its high rating on RTs so I'm not knocking it. It just isn't resonating with me.

Hope that all of you who are really into Dune very much enjoys the 2nd one.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 2/19/2024, 7:33 AM
Dune: Part Two is Reportedly Heading for A $65M North American Debut.

AllsGood
AllsGood - 2/19/2024, 7:47 AM
Dune Part Two Budget Revealed & It’s Reportedly $185 Million (Warner Bros Pictures) According to a verified industry report, the current production budget for ‘Dune: Part Two’ stands between $185-195 million. Excluding Printing and Advertising Costs.


Dune 2 with around 65 million domestic opening. Looks like Dune 2 will be a Box Office Flop based on all the critics on this site.
Apophis71
Apophis71 - 2/19/2024, 10:04 AM
@AllsGood - First had an OW domestic of 41M with same day streaming release so this one heading for over 50% more the math stands as following...

Part 1 final WWBO 434M
Part 2 thus WWBO 688M all things being equal (but higher chance of greater legs if not available for home viewing from day one)

That would thus equate to 3.7 times budget at the WWBO

That is not saying how I think or how they will land, just saying on pure math the numbers are not indicative on their own at this stage of being in danger of failing to make a profit. Predictions can fluctuate and legs can very so way too soon to call it either way, just signs are skewing more positive than negative thus far.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/19/2024, 10:25 AM
@AllsGood - if this flops I'll delete my account
AllsGood
AllsGood - 2/19/2024, 12:26 PM
@bobevanz - What's considered a Flop? Anything under 1 Billion like the standard set for all Marvel Studio movies?
Forthas
Forthas - 2/19/2024, 9:09 AM
I think Dune 2 will open to about $80 million. I think it would be more but it's run time will hinder the number of viewings. I am also expecting about a $225 million world wide opening and a final $900 million box office run.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 2/19/2024, 10:14 AM
Ok, so Anya Taylor-Joy will be Alia but the reason they were able to keep it a secret is they will pull a deal like they did with Steve Rogers in First avenger and make her a creepy little kid. She did all her stuff in a soundstage with mo-cap.

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