Dune: Part Two grossed $500 million at the box office and became the highest-grossing film of 2024

Dune: Part Two is one of the most anticipated films of the first half of 2024. The first part received positive reviews from critics and audiences, so fans of Frank Herbert's universe were waiting to see what Denis Villeneuve would show them in the sequel. And in the three weeks since the premiere, there have been enough people willing to see the film to make Dune: Part Two could already boast of good box office receipts.

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In three weeks, the film has grossed $500 million at the global box office. 205 of which was received in North America. Outside the US and Canada, Dune: Part Two has raised the most money in China ($36 million), the UK ($32.8 million), Germany ($25 million), France ($24.9 million), and Australia ($15.6 million). And now it is the highest-grossing film of 2024.

Also, Dune: Part Two has already overtaken the first part, which grossed $434 million. However, it is important to clarify that from the day of the premiere, the first part was available on the HBO Max streaming service, which affected the purchase of tickets in cinemas.

The film cost $190 million to produce and another $100 million was spent on its promotion. Despite the high price, the film retained the popularity necessary to justify these costs and make a profit.

Source: variety