Denis Villeneuve says it would be “the dream” to make his two-part sci-fi epic Dune into a trilogy, as Warner Bros announced the release of part two would be delayed.

The release of Dune: Part Two, one of the year’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros has confirmed.

Florence Pugh warns of “the end of House Atreides” in the sweeping trailer for the second instalment of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.

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A sequel to Dune has been confirmed after the sci-fi film’s strong start at the box office. Warner Bros said Dune: Part Two will arrive in cinemas in October 2023.

Speaking at a special screening of Dune in London’s Leicester Square, the American suggested he would take the pressures of fame over those of a struggling actor.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is the latest Hollywood blockbuster to experience a release date delay. The sci-fi epic, which features a star-studded ensemble cast including Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, had been set to arrive in December.

Timothee Chalamet warns of a coming crusade in the trailer for Dune. The Call Me By Your Name star takes on the role of Paul Atreides in the new adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed science fiction novel.