Christopher Nolan praises Dune 2: What a remarkable piece of work

Christopher Nolan, acclaimed for his films like Inception, has lauded Denis Villeneuve's Dune 2 as 'remarkable'. The film, a sequel to the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, is celebrated for its storytelling and visuals.

In Short

• Christopher Nolan praised Dune 2
• The Oppenheimer director called the film 'remarkable'
• Dune 2 is directed by Denis Villenevue and is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel

Renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan has expressed his admiration for Denis Villeneuve's film, Dune 2, describing it as 'remarkable'. Nolan, known for his work on films such as Inception and The Dark Knight, praised Villeneuve's vision and execution.

On a recent DGA panel with Villeneuve, Nolan said, "Taking the second half and making an incredible conclusion to the story. What a remarkable piece of work."

Nolan said, “If, to me, Dune was like Star Wars, then Dune 2 is The Empire Strikes Back, which is my favorite Star Wars film. I think it’s just a great expansion of all that was introduced in the first one."

“What I was really struck by is the sense of immersion in that world. It’s a film that has so many unique images, so many things you’ve never seen before in this movie, time after time, and I was so struck by the detail of everything,” Nolan concluded.

Earlier this month, the film's director, Denis Villeneuve told Deadline that he has planned to start filming the franchise’s third film, based on Herbert’s 1969 novel, Dune Messiah, in late 2025 or 2026.

Dune 2, the sequel to the 2021 film Dune, continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel. The film, post its release, was well-received by audiences and critics alike for its storytelling and visual grandeur.