Dune: Part Two’s Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed, marking significant milestones for the franchise and several cast members. The 2024 epic science fiction space opera, helmed by Denis Villeneuve and co-written by Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, continues the narrative from its predecessor and wraps up the two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 novel.
Premiering in London on February 15, the film garnered early reviews, affirming the immense anticipation for its sequel.
Critics’ assessments of Dune: Part Two on the prominent review-aggregation site depict an exhilarating portrayal of Villeneuve’s continuation of Herbert’s narrative.
Descriptions range from labeling it among the finest science fiction films to praising its masterful storytelling and world-building. The collective opinion hails the 2024 installment as “visually thrilling and narratively epic,” alongside being deemed “spectacular.” These accolades coincide with the film setting numerous Rotten Tomatoes records.
At the time of writing, Dune: Part Two boasts an impressive 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, securing its position as the highest-rated adaptation of the Dune franchise.
Contrasting with the 1984 premiere, which saw dismal box office returns and critical disappointment, the earlier adaptation failed to resonate with audiences, evident in its low Rotten Tomatoes score.
While the Sci-Fi Channel’s attempt at Herbert’s novel fared better, Villeneuve’s rendition undeniably emerges as the most triumphant adaptation to date.
Dune: Part Two not only claims the title of the highest-rated Dune adaptation on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting an impressive 98 percent on the Tomatometer, but it also marks the highest-rated project for director Denis Villeneuve and eight cast members.
While a select few actors, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh, have appeared in other films with superior scores, this 2024 epic space opera stands as a significant achievement.
Additionally, it shares the honor of being Stellan Skarsgård’s top-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes, tying with Hope.