Los Angeles, California – “Dune: Part Two” is on its way to achieving another significant milestone at the box office. Director Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel has exceeded expectations by grossing $494.7 million globally, with $208 million coming from North America and $289.4 million from international markets. The film is poised to cross the $500 million mark, a feat that few movies have accomplished in the post-pandemic era. Despite it being early in the year, “Dune 2” currently reigns as the highest-grossing film of 2024 both domestically and worldwide.
In just 10 days of release, “Part Two” has already surpassed the entire domestic earnings of its predecessor, the original 2021 film, which was impacted by a simultaneous release on HBO Max. Now, the sequel has outperformed the first film, which garnered $433 million globally. Notably, “Dune: Part Two” has seen strong reception in key international markets such as China ($36 million), the U.K. ($32.8 million), Germany ($25 million), France ($24.9 million), and Australia ($15.6 million).
Positive word-of-mouth and interest in premium viewing options have contributed to the sustained success of “Dune 2.” The film has not only surpassed $100 million in earnings from Imax screenings alone, making it the seventh-fastest movie to achieve this milestone, but it has also demonstrated the staying power necessary to justify its substantial production and marketing costs.
Co-produced and co-financed by Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, “Dune: Part Two” had an estimated production budget of $190 million, with an additional $100 million allocated for promotional efforts to attract global audiences. The film’s narrative, based on the latter half of Frank Herbert’s influential 1965 novel, follows the heroic journey of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he navigates betrayal and seeks refuge in the desert. Joining the talented ensemble cast are Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken, alongside stars like Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgård.