Dune
“It begins.”
Synopsis
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-07
Top Cast
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Timothée Chalamet
Paul Atreides
Rebecca Ferguson
Lady Jessica Atreides
Oscar Isaac
Duke Leto Atreides
Jason Momoa
Duncan Idaho
Stellan Skarsgård
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Thufir Hawat
Josh Brolin
Gurney Halleck
Javier Bardem
Stilgar
Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Dr. Liet Kynes
Chang Chen
Dr. Wellington Yueh
Dave Bautista
Beast Rabban Harkonnen
David Dastmalchian
Piter de Vries
Zendaya
Chani
Charlotte Rampling
Reverend Mother Mohiam
Babs Olusanmokun
Jamis
Benjamin Clementine
Herald of the Change
Souad Faress
Bene Gesserit Sister
Golda Rosheuvel
Shadout Mapes
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$165M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$410.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.49x
+$245.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Roth, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Dune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Budget
- $165M
- Worldwide Gross
- $410.7M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Eric Roth, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert
Hans Zimmer
Greig Fraser, Dylan Goss, Katelin Arizmendi
Joe Walker
Richard P. Rubinstein, John Harrison, Brian Herbert, Cale Boyter, Kim Herbert
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Judge
Stunt Coordinator
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Cale Boyter
Producer
Mary Parent
Producer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Denis Villeneuve
Producer
Tom Struthers
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Walker
Editor
Paul Lambert
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eric Roth
Screenplay
Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay
Jon Spaihts
Screenplay
Tristan Myles
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sean Morrissey
Stunt Coordinator
Damien Bray
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dune about?
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
Who directed Dune?
Dune was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Dune?
The principal cast of Dune includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård.
When was Dune released and how long is it?
Dune was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dune?
Dune had a reported production budget of $165M and grossed $410.7M at the worldwide box office (2.49 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dune was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is Dune based on a book or true story?
Dune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Herbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dune?
Dune holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).