Grosses $500 Million in Box Office

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is proving to be a massive success at the box office, as it nears the $500 million mark in global earnings. The highly-anticipated science-fiction sequel has grossed a total of $494.7 million worldwide, making it one of the few films to reach such a milestone in the post-pandemic era.

Out of the total gross, $208 million has been earned from North America, while $289.4 million has come from international markets. This tremendous success at the box office has secured the film’s position as the highest-grossing movie of 2024 in both domestic and worldwide markets.

After just 10 days since its release, “Part Two” has already surpassed the entire domestic earnings of its predecessor, the original 2021 film, which brought in $108 million. However, it’s important to note that the first film’s earnings were affected by its simultaneous release on HBO Max. Now, the sequel has even outperformed the 2021 film’s worldwide earnings of $433 million.

International Success

Apart from North America, “Dune: Part Two” has enjoyed tremendous success in various international markets. Notably, the film has performed exceptionally well in China, generating $36 million in ticket sales. It has also garnered significant turnout in the U.K. ($32.8 million), Germany ($25 million), France ($24.9 million), and Australia ($15.6 million).

Preference for Premium Formats

The film’s glowing word-of-mouth and audience interest in premium formats have contributed to its ongoing success. “Dune 2” has already crossed the $100 million milestone from Imax screens alone, making it the seventh-fastest film to achieve this feat.

Cost and Cast

Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment co-produced and co-financed “Dune: Part Two,” with a production budget of $190 million and an additional $100 million spent on global marketing. Despite the hefty investment, the film’s ongoing success validates the financial commitment.

The story of “Dune: Part Two” is based on the second half of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 novel. It follows the mythic quest of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he seeks refuge in the desert after a betrayal by powerful royals. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken.