Dune: Prophecy – Release Date, Streaming Options, Episode Count, and Additional Details

Max has just unveiled an exciting new trailer for its highly anticipated Dune spinoff titled Dune: Prophecy, generating buzz among fans eager to re-immerse themselves in the universe of Arrakis. This series is slated for release on November 17, 2024. Set 10,000 years prior to the events depicted in Dune and Dune: Part Two, Dune: Prophecy serves as a prequel focusing on the Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula, as they strive against adversaries in their quest for humanity’s future.

Additionally, Dune: Prophecy will delve into the beginnings of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful matriarchal order characterized by women possessing extraordinary abilities used to influence the course of humanity. The all-star cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Tabu, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussina, Mark Strong, and Travis Fimmel, among others.

This year has been monumental for Dune enthusiasts with the theatrical release of Dune: Part Two in March, and director Denis Villeneuve’s recent announcement about the upcoming Dune: Messiah adaptation.

Dune: Prophecy Premiere Details and Episode Breakdown

Viewers can look forward to the series premiere on November 17, 2024, with the inaugural episode available at 9 PM Eastern Standard Time. Dune: Prophecy is set to encompass a total of over six episodes, which will roll out weekly, taking the time slot of The Penguin, which concludes its run a week prior on November 10, 2024.

Below is the release schedule for the episodes:

Where Can You Watch Dune: Prophecy?

The upcoming series will be available for viewing on Max and HBO starting November 17, 2024, exclusively in the United States. In India, the series will premiere on Jio CINEMA under HBO Originals, while viewers in the United Kingdom can catch it on NOW and Sky Atlantic.

Please note that subscribing to these platforms will be necessary to access the series.

Dune: Prophecy Cast Overview

The series includes a talented cast portraying dynamic characters, such as:

• Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen
• Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen
• Jodhi May as Empress Natalya
• Sarah-Sofie Boussina as Princess Ynez
• Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
• Gull Cunningham as Sister Jen
• Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
• Chloe Lea as Lila
• Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
• Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino
• Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
• Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
• Tabu as Sister Francesca

Overview of Dune: Prophecy

Dune: Prophecy is an upcoming sci-fi series crafted by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. This prequel transports viewers 10,000 years before the storyline of the Dune films, chronicling the rise of the Bene Gesserit, as two Harkonnen sisters undertake a perilous struggle for humanity’s survival.

The official summary of the series reads as follows:

“Set in the vast universe of ‘Dune,’ originally conceived by renowned author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years prior to Paul Atreides’ ascension, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ narrates the tale of two Harkonnen sisters who confront threats jeopardizing the future of humankind, while establishing the legendary order that will come to be recognized as the Bene Gesserit.”

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