Dune: Part Two

Visual splendor and political intrigue fuel this cautionary parable of hero-worship and oligarchy gone awry. While undeniably a continuation of Dune: Part One, this masterpiece stands on its own as a visceral experience—truly an epic for the ages—cementing Denis Villeneuve’s place in the pantheon of great sci-fi cinema. The stacked cast doesn’t waste a frame, chewing through nearly three hours with finesse. A brutal, intense score plays a vital role, so digging out your best headphones (or home theater system) is well worth the hassle.

What’s beautiful about the stories told here is their timelessness. Set in a future distant enough to remain unobservable, they’re drenched in human realism, grounding even the most fantastical elements. Pair that with bravura filmmaking and a well-utilized budget exceeding the GDP of most countries, and the result is a spectacle that should not be missed.