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Denis Villeneuve directedDuneandDune: Part 2have turned out to be epic science fiction films that have beautifully adapted Frank Herbert’s classic novel of 1965. Breathtaking and exhilarating, these films delve deep into the intricate themes of power, fate, religion, politics, and ecology, and fans can’t seem to have enough of them.

Still from Dune Prophecy

Both blockbusters, fans of the book and movies were delighted when Legendary Television announced the prequel series,Dune Prophecyin 2019. After years of waiting, the series’s release date is here and showrunner Alison Schapker recently revealed an interesting detail that makes the series an interesting prospect.

Dune: ProphecyShowrunner Has an Interesting Update for the Future of the Series

Denis Villeneuve‘sDunemovies have been mesmerizing, to say the least. The way he brought the breathtaking landscapes of Arrakis to life and the way he adapted Frank Herbert’s novel in perfect proportion has made the tale one of modern cinema’s most watched acclaimed movies of all time.

Don’t Expect ‘Dune: Prophecy’ To Answer Biggest Mystery of Duniverse That Even Denis Villeneuve Has No Clue About

And now, carrying forward the tale (rather carrying back) is Legendary Entertainment’sDune: Prophecy: a prequel series based loosely onDuneandSisterhood of Dune, a novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. To be released this fall, fans can hardly wait to see for it perfectly maintains the beloved aesthetics of Villeneuve’s two films as far as thetrailergoes.

Adding on to the good news is the series showrunner Alison Schapker, who recently in an interview withCollider, revealed that the series is not just a single-season arc, but rather a multi-season arc. On top of HBO Max supporting them in their plans, the series is expected to faithfully follow in the footsteps ofDuneandDune: Part 2in terms of its visuals, pacing, storyline, characters, and overall concept.

Dune: Prophecy [Credit: Max]

Dune: Prophecy: What is it About?

A prequel series toDune,Dune: Prophecywas earlier namedDune: The Sisterhoodgiven it is loosely based on the novelSisterhood of Dune. Focusing exclusively on the origins of the powerful socio, religious, and political group Bene Gesserit, it is set some 10,000 years before the events of the first film.

HBO’s ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Promises to Adapt 1 Arc From the Novels That Even Denis Villeneuve Couldn’t Explore Fully in His Films

Following the Harkonnen Sisters and how they established thefabled sect, it will focus on the powerful sisterhood as they undergo extensive training to obtain their famous supernatural abilities (viaVariety). While Alison Schapker serves as the sole showrunner, it was developed by Schapker along with Diane Ademu-John.

Shot extensively in the same sets as the two films in Budapest and Jordan, the series stars Travis Fimmel, Olivia Williams, Emily Watson, andMark Strong, among other big names. Containing six episodes in total, the series will be released simultaneously on Max and HBO.

Don’t Expect ‘Dune: Prophecy’ To Answer Biggest Mystery of Duniverse That Even Denis Villeneuve Has No Clue About

Dune: Prophecy’sseason one pilot debuts on Max and HBO on August 16, 2025.

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Dune: Prophecy. | Credit: HBO.

HBO’s ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Promises to Adapt 1 Arc From the Novels That Even Denis Villeneuve Couldn’t Explore Fully in His Films