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00:02 - Nothing fancy.
00:08 - "Dune Part II" is set to rescue
00:09 the sandstorm-ridden box office with its global opening.
00:12 The tentpole from filmmaker Denis Villeneuve
00:15 is expected to bring in big numbers to the box office,
00:17 which is currently running 18% behind last year
00:20 and more than 38% behind 2019.
00:23 Warner Brothers and Legendary are being conservative
00:25 in estimating a $65 million plus domestic opening,
00:29 but tracking and some box office observers
00:31 believe it could cross up to $80 million
00:34 based on advanced ticket sales and stellar reviews.
00:37 Overseas, it should open to at least $85 million
00:40 for a global opening in the 150 to $175 million range.
00:45 Meanwhile, "Dune Part I" grossed more than $402 million
00:49 at the worldwide box office.
00:50 The sequel arrives after being pushed from November
00:53 during the actor's strike,
00:54 which prohibited the film's A-list cast
00:56 from promoting the movie.
00:57 "Dune Part II" currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
01:01 The film reunites Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya
01:04 and follows Paul Atreides,
01:05 who joins forces with the Fremen
01:07 and seeks revenge against the enemies
01:09 who murdered his family.
01:10 During the film's US premiere,
01:12 Villeneuve spoke to "The Hollywood Reporter"
01:14 about upping the ante for "Part II."
01:16 - I heard that the reviews are positive.
01:19 I'm very pleased with that.
01:20 I can't wait to share the movie with the world.
01:22 I can't wait for the audience to watch.
01:24 That's gonna be the true test for me.
01:26 - Austin Butler joins the sequel cast
01:28 and spoke to THR about playing the film's main villain.
01:31 - I mean, it's fun doing any role,
01:33 but this one was particularly joyful in a weird way.
01:38 - Warner Bros. has a spinoff series, "Dune Prophecy,"
01:40 due out on Macs later this year,
01:42 while Villeneuve would like to make one more film,
01:44 "Dune Messiah."
01:46 - I just want to come back with a strong screenplay.
01:48 It's almost done, but it needs work a bit.
01:50 - For more on the story, head to thr.com.
01:53 And for the latest entertainment news and updates,
01:56 keep watching The Hollywood Reporter News.
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