The sci-fi sequel “Dune: Parte Dois” arrives on German open television this Wednesday, May 14, at 8:15 pm on RTL. The film, which grossed more than US$700 million at the global box office, marks the film’s first showing on open TV in the country and is expected to attract millions of viewers. Denis Villeneuve’s work has already won over specialized critics and audiences since its release in theaters in February 2024.
Fenômeno in movie theaters
The film exceeded all commercial and artistic expectations. Na Alemanha, “Dune 2” attracted more than 3.1 million people to theaters, surpassing the performance of the first part. The Letterboxd review platform places it in 85th place among the best films of all time, while FILMSTARTS awarded the film five stars. Renowned Cineastas also praised the production. James Cameron, director of “Avatar”, described the work as “pure cinema”. Steven Spielberg, responsible for science fiction classics such as “A.I. – Inteligência Artificial” and “Imediatos Contacts of Terceiro Grau”, paid tribute to the Canadian director.
Trama and cast
Após the events of the first part, Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, and his mother Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, find shelter among the Fremen of the desert. Paul is seen by many as the prophesied messiah Lisan al Gaib, destined to guide the people to liberation. Suas’s prophetic abilities are increased by the influence of the spice, revealing an inevitable war against Harkonnen and Imperador. The cast also includes Zendaya, who returns in the role of Chani. The duration of the film is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
Crítica specialized
Critics consider “Dune: Parte Dois” to be an exceptional sequel that surpasses the first film in practically every aspect. The visual spectacle is particularly impressive on the big screen. The production achieved narrative ambition rare in contemporary blockbusters, mixing epic action, emotional depth and thematic exploration. Jornalistas experts highlight that Denis Villeneuve maintained creative consistency despite the pressure to deliver a film that justified the studio’s investment and audience expectations.
Opções public access
Além screening on RTL this Wednesday, the film will be re-shown on the VOX channel on May 21, at 10:40 pm. The work is available to subscribers of streaming platforms:
- RTL+ offers access at no additional cost
- HBO Max includes the film in its library for subscribers
- Amazon Prime Video makes the version available for digital purchase (VoD)
- Assinantes of Amazon Prime can watch at no additional cost on HBO Max
- HBO Max offers seven-day free trial before charging €5.99 (with ads) or €11.99 (no ads) monthly
The film can also be purchased on physical media, with a DVD and Blu-ray 4K release.
Legado from Denis Villeneuve
The Canadian director has consolidated his reputation as one of the great visual authors of contemporary cinema. Seus’s previous films, including “The Suspeitos”, “The Chegada” and “Blade Runner 2049”, have set a high standard that few filmmakers can maintain. “Dune 2” represents the peak of this trajectory, combining narrative complexity with production on a monumental scale. Villeneuve’s ability to translate literary source material into cinematic language has won over both supporters of the original series and new viewers.
