PremiumDune Part Two gets OTT release date in India - Here's how to stream Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya's sci-fi online
Dominating the box office, the epic sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two now heads to streaming.
Last Updated: 12.25 PM, Apr 13, 2024
Dune: Part Two is ramming its way into streaming. On April 16, you'll be able to rent or buy the epic sci-fi sequel, which stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. They will also release it on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The movie will soon be available on BookMyShow Stream.
Box office success and critical reception
Following its March theatrical release, the Denis Villeneuve picture surpassed $500 million in domestic and international box office receipts, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2024. Globally, the film has amassed over $665 million.
This film, based on the second part of Frank Herbert's groundbreaking 1965 novel, follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet) as he embarks on his legendary quest after powerful royals betray his family. In addition to Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgård, the extensive ensemble cast also includes Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler.
Special features and additional content
Meanwhile, internationally, a number of featurettes, an ensemble for the ages, Chakobsa training, Creating the Fremen World, Finding the Worlds of Dune, Buzz Around the New 'Thopter,' Worm-Riding, and Becoming Feyd are among the dozens of special features included in the digital version of the film. There are also four "filmbooks" that cover various aspects of the film, such as the world's water scarcity and The Reverand Mother. There are a lot of similarities between the digital and physical editions.
Not only did the picture earn critical praise before its release, but it also became an expected financial success.
Director's vision and character dynamics
The director, Denis Villeneuve, had previously said that the film would serve as a direct sequel, calling it the second part. He went on to call it an epic war movie, saying that the first film had been more contemplative but that the sequel would have more action. Paul and Chani were the movie's primary protagonists, and Villeneuve wanted to keep the focus on them. Thanks to their epic love story together, Villeneuve called the two of them the epicentre of the story. At first, Zendaya struggled to come up with a speech; she remarked, It was funny trying to figure out in this futuristic space talk, like, How do they flirt? Chani would be Paul's moral compass, as Chalamet pointed out.
Tensions arise between Lady Jessica and Chani because Chani knows Jessica's plots hurt the Fremen. In the meantime, Paul becomes immersed in Fremen culture and forms a stronger relationship with Stilgar, who acts as a surrogate father figure and mentor to him.