A newDune: Prophecytrailer has debuted.The prequel series is set 10,000 years before the events ofDuneand explores the origins of the powerful and mysterious Bene Gesserit, along with the pasts of the Harkonnen and Atreides families.Dune: Prophecy’s cast of charactersincludes Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, Olivia Williams as Valya’s sister, Tula Harkonnen, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, and Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides.
Now,Maxhasreleased a trailer that shows the planet of Arrakis and the sandworms 10,000 years before Paul Atreideswill forever change the planet. In addition to Arrakis, the characters are seen on many planets as well, as Valya builds the Bene Gesserit and Emperor Corrino makes political maneuvers to maintain his control over the Imperium. Valya and other members of the nascent Bene Gesserit sisterhood are also heard using the Voice, which allows them to control others. Check out the trailer below:
What This Means For Dune: Prophecy
The Prequel Feels Familiar While Having A Larger Scope
Dune: Prophecy’s trailer demonstrates how the prequel series is building off of Denis Villeneuve’sDuneadaptationswhile also forging its own identity. How the Voice sounds, the visual depiction of Arrakis, the clothing worn by the Bene Gesserit, and other elements all feel stylistically consistent with Villeneuve’s movies. The sighting of a sandworm, discussion of how important Arrakis is to the Imperium’s politics, and the inclusion of the Harkonnen, Corrino, and Atreides families all feel reminiscent of the movies as well.
The Atreides/Harkonnen Family Tree Explained
As proven by Dune: Part Two’s twists and turns, the Atreides and Harkonnen family tree is complicated, but understanding the bloodlines is crucial.
At the same time,Dune: Prophecyfeels like it has a much larger scope, as Arrakis is not the only primary setting, as Valya and the other characters travel to different worlds. This increased scope is also felt through the shots of space travel, which visually were not shown as much in the recentDuneadaptations, despite the importance of spice being needed for space travel. With greater focus on theBene Gesserit and their origins, more of their formidable powers are being teased, with the movies only showing a relatively small portion of their abilities.
Our Take On The Dune: Prophecy Trailer
The Prequel Strikes A Perfect Balance
Between its expansive world-building, political drama, and sci-fi action,Dune: Prophecyhas the potential to have widespread appeal.TheDunetimelineensures that it is far enough removed from Villeneuve’s movies while also feeling like a consistent and compelling addition to the franchise.Dune: Prophecyis poised to become a streaming hit for HBO as 2024 continues to be the year of theDunefranchise being at the forefront of entertainment and popular culture.
Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
