Denis Villeneuve's Dune Getting November 2020 Release

Denis Villeneuve’sDunewill formally hit theatre in November 2020 . The acclaimed music director is set to re - adapt Frank Herbert ’s sci - fi novel after David Lynch previously give his take on the property in the 1980s . The story centers around Paul Atreides , played by Timotheé Chalamet , who is one of the primal characters living on the desert planet of Arrakis .

Thanks to Villeneuve ’s string of critical hits that range from the gritty drug - raidingSicarioto the long - awaited sequel sci - fi epicBlade Runner 2049 , he has had no fuss get hold talent to link up the film ’s large ensemble . Rebecca Ferguson joinedas Paul ’s mother , Oscar Isaac as Paul ’s father , and Stellan Skarsgård is pose toplay one of the villains . The casting summons has really ramp up recently withAquamanstarJason Momoa being the latest to jointhe cast . Now , with all the star power attached , Legendary and Warner Bros. have give the picture show a dismissal particular date .

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The news was partake byTHR , which confirmsDune ’s release date is formally November 20 , 2020 . The motion picture will open in IMAX and 3D , so audiences will be able to go through Villeneuve ’s latest work in the big format possible . This presently arrange the pic up againstFantastic Beasts 3 , but that release date may not stick given thefilm ’s recent delays . If that ’s the case , thenDuneshould have the power to own the weekend .

The announcement of a discharge date comes right asDuneis about to start filming . No accurate start date has been discover at this time , but it has long been expected forDunetobegin production this leap . The shelling of casting additions and this release appointment further show that this will be the case , and should assure the bright director has plenty of prison term to impart his imaginativeness to life . It may not be too long now before an official start date for film surfaces , and then it will only be a matter of time before likely updates ( and wetting ) come during production .

It was previous bring out that Villeneuve ’s spin onDunewillonly adjust the first one-half Frank Herbert ’s novel , but that is all we know about his vision for the movie . He will likely take some liberties with the source material , and given his track disk , there is small reason to not in full swear Villeneuve . The combination of his counsel and the all - champion cast of characters that also includes Javier Bardem , Josh Brolin , Zendaya , and more should be reason enough to get audience excited , while the complexity of this adaptation take in it all the more promising . The full 2020 moving-picture show slating is still far from being determined , butDunemay very well be one of the most anticipated movie of the year - and for in force grounds .