{
  "id": 17298460,
  "title": "Dune and Dune: Part Two to sandworm their way back into theaters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/dune-and-dune-part-two-to-sandworm-their-way-back-into-theaters",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T18:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/dune-dune-part-two-return-to-theaters-november-2026-denis-villeneuve"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denis Villeneuve's Dune and its sequel Dune: Part Two are set to return to theaters, with plans for a double-feature screening of both films on November 13. The Oscar-nominated films will also be shown separately from November 14 to 18. An exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Dune: Part Three will be featured alongside the initial screenings, although fans will have to wait until December 18 to watch it in theaters.\n\nTo fully immerse in the Dune experience, moviegoers can expect a total runtime of 320 minutes, equivalent to less than a quarter of an entire day. This double-feature is sure to test the limits of even the most dedicated sci-fi/fantasy fans, as evidenced by the success of extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy during its 25th anniversary celebration in January. The extended edition, 726 minutes long, went by quickly for one writer's partner, who described the experience as flying by.\n\nWhile the double-feature of Dune and Dune: Part Two promises an intense cinematic journey, AMC has not yet made available its new two-holed Sandworm popcorn bucket. Movie enthusiasts will have to wait until December to get their hands on this unique treat.",
  "summary": "Big news for people who love nothing better than numbing their tushes in movie theater seats: Denis Villeneuve's Dune and Dune: Part Two are sandworming their way back into theaters as a double feature ahead of Dune: Part Three .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}