Dune Part 2: 10 Things to Remember Before Watching The Film

The sequel is based on the second part of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel.

Novel

The desert planet aka Dune is home to the human race, the Fremen alongside gigantic Sandworms.

Arrakis

Following an emperor’s directive, the protagonists i.e. the Atreides family relocate to Arrakis.

Atreides

This all-female “witch” group controls others with their voice and reads people’s minds.

Bene Gesserit

They are the antagonists, stripped off from vegetation from their planet Giedi Prime.

The Harkonnens

Despite being oppressed under The Harkonnens’ rule, they remain a fierce entity to face with.

The Fremen

These human computers can execute complex calculations. They store huge memory and information.

Mentats

Christopher Walken, the emperor, will have an important role in Part 2. Florence Pugh plays Princess Irulan.

The Padishah Emperor

They travel faster than light and can navigate through the galaxy with great speed.

Spacing Guild

They are trained medics with a diamond tattoo on their forehead.

Suk Doctor