Dune 2 is off to a strong start at the box office and audience reaction as the film starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya has already generated an A CinemaScore and a number of stellar reviews from critics and fans alike.
But the success is also translating at the box office.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film posted an opening day gross of $32.1 million at Friday’s North American box office, including $12 million in previews, which puts it on course to land in the $72 million to $75 million range at least, which is more than double what the first film generated – $40 million.
Dune 2 is also debuting in 71 markets overseas this weekend and is expected to thrive in those markets as well.
The film also stars Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista and Charlotte Rampling.
