Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film Dune makes its way onto the Netflix global top 10. Dune began the story of Paul Atreides and his premonition-like dreams, which is continued in this year’s Dune: Part Two. Dune: Part Two features a star-studded cast including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, and Javier Bardem.
Now, the first Dune has made the Netflix Global Top 10. Dune came in no. 8 for the week of February 26–March 3, garnering 3.6 million views. Topping the list this week were Code 8 Part II at no. 1 (20 million views), and Mea Culpa at no. 2 (18.5 million views).
Dune: Part Two’s Massive Box Office Success Explained
The success of Dune on the Netflix charts is undoubtedly linked to increased interest in the franchise spurred by Dune: Part Two. So far, Dune: Part Two has been a success in all senses of the word. The sequel is critically acclaimed, holding a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 95% approval rating among fans. Dune: Part Two opened to an impressive $82.5 million worldwide, nearly touching the totals of last year’s Oppenheimer.
Dune Movie | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
Dune (1984) | $30.92 million | $30.98 million |
Dune (2021) | $108.8 million | $433.9 million |
Dune: Part Two (2024) | $100 million* | $217 million* |
Furthermore, Dune: Part Two has already reached two major box office milestones before even completing its second weekend in theaters. Those two milestones were crossing $100 million domestically and crossing $200 million worldwide. The first Villeneuve-helmed Dune only made $108.8 million domestically during its entire run, so for the sequel to nearly match that before its second weekend is astounding.
Dune 2 Ending Explained: Paul Atreides’ Endgame & What It Sets Up
Dune 2’s ending delivers an epic conclusion to this chapter of Paul Atreides’ story, as the sequel also teases what is next for the sci-fi franchise.
After Dune: Part Two’s second weekend, it is certain to pass the first Dune at the domestic box office. It has a bit longer to go to reach its worldwide total, as 2021’s Dune grossed $433.9 million worldwide. Still, Dune: Part Two‘s box office is on track not only to beat the gross of the first film, but it could perchance become one of the biggest box office successes of 2024.
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Dune
Dune the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name. A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
