The Dune: Part Two runtime has been revealed, hinting at the longest movie in director Denis Villeneuve’s filmography so far.
The runtime for the film was first spotted by Twitter users, with the film popping up on the Japanese Film Classification and Rating Organization regulatory site. According to the post, the upcoming Dune sequel will have a runtime of 166 minutes, or about 2 hours and 46 minutes.
Should the film maintain that runtime, it’ll be the longest movie in Villenueve’s history, just edging out Blade Runner 2049 (2 hours and 44 minutes) and its nearly three-hour runtime.
If the runtime remains the same, it’ll also clock in at about a half an hour shorter than initial reports suggested that the film would be. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that said the current cut of the film at the time was 3 hours and 15 minutes long. However, it seems as if enough has been trimmed to bring it just under the three-hour mark.
What do we know about Dune: Part Two?
“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” reads the synopsis. “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
Dune: Part Two is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts. The returning cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Joining them are franchise newcomers Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli.
Following its 2021 release, the first film went on to garner critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. It also racked up a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. It won six of them, including Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.
