In Its Third Weekend Of Release DUNE: PART TWO Adds Another $80M; Closes In On Break-Even Milestone

In Its Third Weekend Of Release DUNE: PART TWO Adds Another $80M; Closes In On Break-Even Milestone

It should come as no surprise that the leading markets for Dune: Part Two are the United States and Canada, with China, the United Kingdom, and Germany rounding out the top five.

By MarkJulian - Mar 18, 2024 11:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Dune
Source: SFFGazette.com

Dune: Part Two is still doing well at the global box office in its third weekend of sales.

Even though Kung-Fu Panda 4 managed to hold the top place for the second weekend in a row, the Dune sequel brought in an additional $29.1 million domestically and $51.2 million overseas for a total weekend gross of $80.3 million. However, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will present fresh competition for both movies this upcoming weekend.

Dune: Part Two has now grossed $494.7 million globally and is expected to surpass $500 million by tomorrow. The Hollywood Reporter notes that this is a significant milestone since it represents the movie's break-even threshold.

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 was 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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Alucard28
Alucard28 - 3/18/2024, 11:37 AM
One of the best sci fi movies I ever watched.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 3/18/2024, 11:41 AM
Looks like 'Dune:Messiah' is pretty much a go!

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mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 11:55 AM
@Nomis929 - Great news. My personal favorite book in the series. With how Part 2 set up the primary moral issues of that book, I’m very interested to see how it’s adapted.

The big question is how they are going to address Paul’s kids. Different mom (Irulan)? Not even in it? Chani decided to get back with Paul?
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 3/18/2024, 12:11 PM
@mountainman - How and Why Chani goes back to Paul is gonna be interesting since she obviously against his accension to Emperor in the end of Dune 2.

Although Paul did say to his mom she would eventually come around and come to him after he took the water of life.
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 12:30 PM
@Nomis929 - I liked Chani’s change as she was never an interesting character in the books and she can give the Fremen who oppose Paul a big named character on their side.

I may be misremembering things, but I don’t remember any specific significance of Ghanima and Leto II being Chani’s children. I know Leto II does use his half Fremen heritage to his advantage in Children of Dune, but they may not even adapt that far and I feel like the movies can change them to be Irulan’s kids with no major impact to the story.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/18/2024, 12:47 PM
@mountainman @Nomis929 - I mean Chani might already be pregnant. Might be partially why she goes back to Paul.
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 1:04 PM
@Taonrey - Touche. She could be. That actually could be an interesting story decision.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 3/18/2024, 1:13 PM
@mountainman - Chani dies at childbirth of the twins.
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 1:17 PM
@Nomis929 - I know. Maybe I worded the post wrong. Just saying that the kids being half Fremen isn’t an important story element in Messiah to my recollection.
HumanNature
HumanNature - 3/18/2024, 3:52 PM
@mountainman - There's no hint that Irulan is going to be a mother in the movies. Just because Chani leaves in the end doesn't mean she and Paul won't reconnect over the 12 years that past. If Irulan was really that important to Paul's legacy and bloodline I think he'd probably be dreaming of her more then he ever did of Chaini lol. I wouldn't be surprised if Villenueve doesn't start the next movie with a time jump until about 30mins or an hour in either.
dracula
dracula - 3/18/2024, 4:07 PM
@Nomis929 -

Wonder if Villeneuve is really done after Messiah, who will do Children of Dune and God Emperor of Dune
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 3/18/2024, 4:59 PM
@dracula - I think he's done after 'Messiah".

The books really get really weird(er) after Messiah, so whoever does wil have a real challenge on their hands.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 3/18/2024, 5:49 PM
@Taonrey - "I mean Chani might already be pregnant. Might be partially why she goes back to Paul."

Very good point. We know they were sharing a tent, after all...
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/18/2024, 6:28 PM
@dracula - if they’re smart, hopefully no one, those books shouldn’t be adapted.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 11:41 AM
This movie deserves ALL the money it's making and more. I wish itd hit 1B but unfortunately i dont see that happening. Either way, easily going to be the BEST movie of 2024
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 11:56 AM
@MotherGooseUPus - A high concept sci-fi movie making $600-700 million WW is a big win. I would love it to earn more too, but this isn’t your standard big budget popcorn fare.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 12:18 PM
@mountainman - oh i think its a BIG win for Dennis, WB and scifi in general. it def a niche scifi movie for sure, but im glad to see it making the money it is. I really want to see it again but not sure ill get to it before its done in theaters
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 12:27 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - Yeah I’ll just have the one theater viewing for sure.

I am looking forward to my part 1/part 2 double feature at home in a few months though.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 12:38 PM
@mountainman - oh man, me too. ill have to do that some weekend when the better half is out, or ill just take a day off from work or something lol
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 12:43 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - I’m lucky that my wife has actually gotten really into the Dune universe. She didn’t appreciate part 1 when it came out, but our rewatch before seeing part 2 gave her a lot more enjoyment. She loved part 2, and has even gone back and watched the 1984 movie and will be starting the book series later this year.

I’m sure i can convince her to watch the two parts back to back with me
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 1:14 PM
@mountainman - your a lucky man. my better half even said yesterday shed watch Some marvel movies and even MI movies with me... but somewhere in the convo she brought up scifi and religious stuff... to which i said "you won't like Dune" and she agreed... and that sucks cuz i wana do part1/part2 back to back and shed never watch or enjoy it with me lol
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 1:16 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - Yeah it’s tough sometimes to get our partners on board.

I’m just happy my wife agreed to watch X-Men 97 with me this week!
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 2:28 PM
@mountainman - oh man thats awesome... i need to watch that and Invincible at somepoint this week
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 2:44 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - Episode 5 was great! I like how the Invincible universe is really starting to expand!
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 3:00 PM
@mountainman - mmmm goooood to know. between invincible and The Boys... Amazon EASILY has the best comic book shows going right now, and its not even close
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 3/18/2024, 11:43 AM
Saw it again this weekend. Amazing piece of cinema.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 3/18/2024, 11:45 AM
Sounds healthly. May finish around the 600 mark if Imax keeps selling out. Plus we got easter break so more business hopefully. I'd assume we get a Messiah announcment around then too.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 3/18/2024, 5:47 PM
@UniqNo - i see what you did there :)
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 3/18/2024, 11:48 AM
@FlopWatchers5

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See you in a week!
mountainman
mountainman - 3/18/2024, 11:57 AM
@kylo0607 - At least are are consistent. Consistently wrong with everything they post that is.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/18/2024, 12:23 PM
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i love it my man
bobevanz
bobevanz - 3/18/2024, 12:30 PM
@kylo0607 - he's currently watching it and too stupid to realize how amazing it is
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/18/2024, 12:50 PM
@kylo0607 - he had to be trolling ,The first one made $400m+ during a pandemic and as a dual streaming release. This one making at least $560m should be a no brainer.
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 3/18/2024, 11:49 AM
Movie of the year. Going Round 6 this weekend (IMAX).

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GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/18/2024, 11:52 AM
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