Dune Returning to IMAX for One Night, Includes Sneak Peek at Part 2

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Dune Returning to IMAX for One Night, Includes Sneak Peek at Part 2

Ahead of Dune: Part Two‘s premiere on March 1, Denis Villeneuve‘s first Dune movie will be returning to IMAX for one night only.

On Twitter, the official Dune account revealed that Dune will return to IMAX on Wednesday, January 24. As part of the special screening, a sneak peek at Dune: Part Two will be included, allowing fans to get an exclusive look at the anticipated sequel.

You can see the announcement tweet below:

Dune: Part Two is once again being directed by Denis Villeneuve. The returning cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Joining them is Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli.

“This follow-up film 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,” reads the film’s synopsis. “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.”

What awards did the first Dune win?

Upon release, the first film went on to garner critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. It also racked up a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. It won six of them, including Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.