Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction sequel grossed $494.7 million worldwide, $208 million in North America and $289.4 million abroad. It should cross $500 million by Monday, a feat few films have achieved post-pandemic. Despite its early start, “Dune 2” is 2024's top domestic and international grosser.
“Part Two” surpassed the first film's domestic total ($108 million) after 10 days, but with a catch. The 2021 film's simultaneous theatrical and HBO Max releases hampered ticket sales. New film grosses $433 million globally, surpassing predecessor.
Outside of the U.S. and Canada, “Dune: Part Two” has had the highest attendance in China ($36 million), the U.K. ($32.8 million), Germany ($25 million), France ($24.9 million), and Australia ($15.6 million).
“Dune 2” ticket sales have been driven by positive word-of-mouth and premium formats. The seventh-fastest film to hit $100 million from Imax screens, it did so over the weekend.
"Dune: Part Two" was produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, and it was also co-financed by both companies.
The production of the film cost $190 million, and it cost approximately $100 million extra to promote to audiences all over the world. Although it comes with a hefty price tag, the movie has managed to maintain the kind of staying power that is necessary to justify those costs.
The plot, which is based on the second half of Frank Herbert's groundbreaking novel from 1965, continues the mythological adventure of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, who seeks sanctuary in the desert when powerful royals abandon his family.
In addition to Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgård, several other actors, including Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken, have joined the ensemble cast.
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