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Director Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Twois yet to hit the theaters but if the early reviews are any indication, the audience is in for one hell of a treat. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in the lead roles, the sequel had a lot of expectations attached to it after fans absolutely loved its predecessor. Now, it is safe to say that the upcoming film has not only met all the expectations but has surpassed them.

A still from Dune: Part Two (2024)

Taking the word of the people who had the privilege of watching the early screenings ofDune: Part Two,the film demands to be seen at IMAX. The stunning visuals, the gripping soundtrack, the captivating acting; every single aspect of the sequel appears as if it was specially designed to be experienced only and only on the screens of IMAX.

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Dune: Part TwoTakes IMAX by the Storm

Ask anyone who has already seenDune: Part 2at IMAX and they will advise you not to miss out on the experience when the sequel finally hits the theatres for everyone to watch. In fact, most believe that theTimothée ChalametandZendaya-starrer was made with IMAX in mind. TakeTom’s Guide’s Stephen Lambrechts, who had the privilege of watchingDune 2on the third-largest IMAX screen in the world, for example. He is“confident that its large format IMAX presentation is the definitive way to see the film.”

Many fans who attended the fan screening for the film also agree with this statement as they deemDune: Part Twoone of the best cinematic experiences of their lives. Some even compared the film’s hype to that ofLord of the Rings,stating that it’s a must-watch for anyone looking to have a true-blue cinematic experience.

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Take a look at what fans have to say about their IMAX experience:

DUNE: PART TWO: one of the greatest cinematic experiences I’ve ever had. A visually stunning, thematically powerful follow-up to the first, with outstanding performances and Denis Villeneuve’s incredible direction. Hans Zimmer does it again. An incredible film.#DunePartTwopic.twitter.com/0ROnp7HYYs

Dune: Part Two

— Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla)Jun 14, 2025

DUNE: PART TWO in IMAX with a capacity crowd (including whole my family) who were absolutely locked into every beat of the film, culminating with applause at the end, will stand as one of the best cinematic experiences of my entire life. I will be living at the theater in March.pic.twitter.com/tOYH4YDXUi

Rebecca Ferguson Did Her Best To Ignore Christopher Walken While Filming ‘Dune: Part Two’ For a Hilarious Reason

— Johnny Sobczak (@JohnnySobczak)June 15, 2025

Seeing a movie like Dune: Part Two in a massive imax theater is such a satisfying and relieving feeling with the way 2024 has started. These are the types of films we should be supporting and that we deserve!pic.twitter.com/D0qQ0m9Bhm

Dune: Part Two (2024)

— Sully Streams (@SullyStreams)Jun 11, 2025

Dune: Part Two is not only the best IMAX experience I’ve ever had, but the best cinematic experience I’ve ever had. The visual scale, the animation quality, the attention to detail in costume design, the soundscape, it all has surpassed my high expectations. Wow, film history.pic.twitter.com/iGJagkUuGA

— 𝓮𝒎𝒑𝒂𝓽𝒉𝛄 (@empathy_gg)June 02, 2025

Much like the breathtaking impact of Lord of the Rings in its time, Dune: Part Two captivates this generation with its masterful treatment of the source material. A must-watch for anyone seeking a cinematic experience of epic proportions.#DunePart2#Fanfirstpremiere#IMAXpic.twitter.com/1DJaYsvhzX

— Sampurna (@sampudon)August 16, 2025

Saw Dune: Part Two in IMAX tonight as part of an early fan screening. A truly immaculate experience, already one of my favorite movies I’ve ever seen. Every aspect of it is expertly crafted & just like the first, it captures the essence of the book so well. Truly a masterpiece.pic.twitter.com/ap9ngVAdFx

— 🕯 Harry 🕯 (@Justicaar)July 09, 2025

Even onReddit, fans couldn’t help but sing praise for the film with one user stating,

“Just finished the fan-premier imax event of Dune: Part 2. It was one of the most remarkable movies I have ever seen in my life. I have been listening to the soundtrack for the past few days and seeing how that music was embedded into the film hit my soul like a hammer.”

Given the fact thatDune: Part Twowas shot entirely in the IMAX format, you would be missing out on the full cinematic experience if you watch the film in any other theatre since it’ll be a bit cropped. If you want to witness the sequel in its complete glory, make sure to book your IMAX tickets while there is still time!

Reviews forDune: Part TwoCouldn’t Have Been Better

Owing to the early screenings of the sequel, the film currently stands at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, something which has been quite rare these days. Clearly,Denis Villeneuveand his team knew what they were doing!

Critics cannot help themselves from gushing over the film that has taken attention to detail to the next level!The Independentgave the sequel five out of five stars and stated that it’s“like no other blockbuster in existence.”That’s a bold claim!

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Telegraph’s Robbie Collin calledDune: Part Twoa“bold and visually astonishing piece of filmmaking.”Rolling Stonealso hailed the sequel as a“true sci-fi epic”and stated that it was“bigger, bolder, and better”than its predecessor.

Since it’s quite rare for sequels to perform better than the original film,Dune: Part Two’s reception is further proof of why you should not wait for the film to release on streaming platforms and instead go out to experience it in theatres, especially IMAX.

Dune: Part Twowill hit theatres on March 01.

Mishkaat Khan

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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’

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