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'Dune: Part Two' is set to rescue the sandstorm ridden box office with its global opening! The tentpole from filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is expected to bring in big numbers to the box office, which is currently running 18 percent behind last year, and more than 38 percent behind 2019. Warner Bros. and Legendary are being conservative in estimating a $65 million-plus domestic opening but tracking and some box office observers believe it could cross up to $80 million based on advance ticket sales and stellar reviews.

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00:00Dune Part 2 is set to rescue the sandstorm-ridden box office with its global opening.

00:13The tentpole from filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is expected to bring in big numbers to the box office,

00:17which is currently running 18% behind last year and more than 38% behind 2019.

00:23Warner Bros. and Legendary are being conservative in estimating a $65 million-plus domestic opening,

00:29but tracking and some box office observers believe it could cross up to $80 million

00:33based on advanced ticket sales and stellar reviews.

00:37Overseas, it should open to at least $85 million for a global opening in the $150-$175 million range.

00:45Meanwhile, Dune Part 1 grossed more than $402 million at the worldwide box office.

00:50The sequel arrives after being pushed from November during the actor's strike,

00:54which prohibited the film's A-list cast from promoting the movie.

00:57Dune Part 2 currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

01:01The film reunites Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya and follows Paul Atreides,

01:05who joins forces with the Fremen and seeks revenge against the enemies who murdered his family.

01:10During the film's U.S. premiere, Villeneuve spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about upping the ante for Part 2.

01:16I heard that the reviews are positive. I'm very pleased with that.

01:20I can't wait to share the movie with the world. I can't wait for the audience to watch.

01:24That's going to be the true test for me.

01:25Austin Butler joins the sequel cast and spoke to THR about playing the film's main villain.

01:31I mean, it's fun doing any role, but this one was particularly joyful in a weird way.

01:38Warners has a spin-off series, Dune Prophecy, due out on Max later this year,

01:42while Villeneuve would like to make one more film, Dune Messiah.

01:45I just want to come back with a strong screenplay. It's almost done, but it needs work a bit now.

01:50For more on this story, head to THR.com.

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