Dune 2 Box Office (Korea): Timothee Chalamet’s Film Sees Impressive Footfalls In Previews. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 is being appreciated left, right, and center. The film has yet to be released worldwide, but the early screenings are already getting an impressive response at the box office. The sequel was previewed on limited screens on Tuesday in South Korea, and it has collected an outstanding amount and has seen a notable footfall.
The first film came out in 2021 with Timothee Chalamet in the lead; it also featured Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Zendaya. Isaac’s Duke Lete and Momoa’s Duncan Idaho will not be returning in the sequel, and there are some other additions to this ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh and Austin Butler.
Dune: Part One was also well-received by the critics and the audiences. It opened to $41 million on the opening weekend. The film earned $108.89 million at the North American box office and $433.79 million worldwide, including the collections from its re-release earlier this month. Meanwhile, Dune 2 has already been one of the highest-rated movies on some platforms. The early screenings have been going on for some time now.
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Dune 2 has a positive response at the Korean box office. As per his report, the movie had limited previews on just 34 screens on Tuesday, but they were packed. A footfall of almost 9K cinemagoers resulted in $113K in earnings from ticket sales. It has received a solid 9.2-star rating on Megabox.
For the unversed, Dune 1 & 2 is based on Frank Herbert’s novels. In the first part, we see the fall of House Atreides and Timothee Chalamet’s character, Paul, finally meets with Zendaya’s character, Chani, after seeing her in his dreams for a prolonged period.
Dune 2 will pick up from where the prequel ended: Paul seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the universe’s fate, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
As per reports, Dune 2 is expected to collect an estimated $170 million globally during its opening weekend. Experts predict the film will earn $65-$80 million at the North American box office during the opening weekend.
Ahead of Dune 2’s release on March 1, 2024, the first part is streaming on Netflix.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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