Legendary/Warner Bros’s Dune Part Two has been receiving positive feedback since its release on March 1st. The holds on the movie have been consistently great week-to-week, with a minimal decline of -45% in a given week and as low as -36% in its third week. This success can be attributed to the Imax format and the exceptional storytelling by director Denis Villeneuve.
Starting April 19, Dune: Part Two will have an extended run in Imax in the top 20 markets across North America. This includes the availability of the movie in 70MM Imax in two prime locations: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13. The decision to extend the run in the Imax format is a response to the overwhelming demand from fans who have shown immense love for the cinematic experience offered by the movie.
Warner Bros. Domestic Distribution Boss, Jeff Goldstein, expressed his satisfaction with the response to Dune: Part Two. He acknowledged Denis Villeneuve’s exceptional storytelling skills and the impact it has had on audiences, whether they are long-time fans of the franchise or new to the world of Dune. Goldstein emphasized that the decision to extend the movie’s run in Imax was a direct response to the fans’ feedback and excitement.
Dune: Part Two continues to perform well at the box office, making $7.4M in its sixth weekend, with only a 35% decline from the previous weekend. The movie has amassed a total of $265M domestically across 2,836 theaters. On a global scale, Dune: Part Two has reached an impressive milestone of $660.8M, showcasing its appeal to audiences worldwide.
Overall, the extended run of Dune: Part Two in Imax indicates the strong connection audiences have with the movie and the immersive experience it offers. The positive response from fans, coupled with the impressive box office numbers, solidifies the movie’s position as a must-watch cinematic masterpiece directed by Denis Villeneuve.