On Sunday, at its highly anticipated US premiere, Dolby Atmos technology transported viewers directly onto Arrakis, the desert planet of Dennis Villeneuveโs โDune: Part Two.โ The latest installment in the iconic trilogy was an alluring experience from start to finish, and with Dolby and its beyond surround-sound and immersive visuals, it was very easy to feel like you had drifted right into the film. But for many premiere guests, the experience doesnโt end in the theater, and โDune: Part Twoโ was no exception.ย
Dune Part Two
On The Scene: Experiencing the Dune: Part Two NYC Premiere with Dolby Atmos
When it comes to Denisย Villeneuveโs films, and especially his takes on Frank Herbertโs cult-classic โDuneโย series, one thing is for certain: they must be experienced in theaters. His 2021 film โDune: Part One,โ and itโs following continuation, โDune: Part Twoโ (which will make itโs highly anticipated theatrical release on March 1st) are visual and audial masterpieces that transport viewers onto the desert planet of Arrakis, and thereโs no better way to experience that than on the big screen.
When viewing a film like โDune: Part Two,โ where viewers are taken on a journey of such epic proportions, how to view it is key. Last night, the highly-anticipated (and star-studded) US Premiere of the film was presented in Dolby Atmos, a stunning technology that ensures sound can be precisely placed anywhere in a room, even overhead, creating an immersive soundscape that sounds more like real life. Itโs a leap forward from surround sound that allows viewers to experience multi-dimensional audio with incredible clarity that brings them deeper into the story. For a film like this, Dolby Atmos creates a revolutionary new experience that makes it feel as if you are standing right beside Timothรฉe Chalametโs Paul Atradies, or Zendayaโs Chani.ย
So what does this mean for viewers come March 1st? โDuneโ fans can experience the film with the stunning visuals of Dolby Vision and the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos when the film releases. One of the best ways to experience a film with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is by watching a film at your local Dolby Cinema, which offers guests the best movie-going experience. It unlocks the emotional impact of every film, allowing you to see subtle details and ultra-vivid colors (courtesy of Dolby Vision) and hear sounds come alive all around you (thanks to Dolby Atmos). On top of that, Dolby Cinema also features spacious recliners with clear sight lines. Once you experience films in Dolby Cinema, you wonโt want to experience movies any other way afterwards.

NYC, NY – 1/1/00 – Dune Part Two U.S. Premiere
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– PICTURED: Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve and Tanya Lapointe
– PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / StarPix
– Location: Lincoln Center Plaza
Herbertโs iconic novel was split into two parts forย Villeneuveโs film saga. Where we left off in the first installment, Paul has just joined Chani and the Fremen on their journey in hopes of bringing peace to Arrakis. The latest installment follows his journey of embracing his fate as the Muad’Dib and avenging the enemies that destroyed his family. Plagued by visions of a detrimental reality, he must choose between fate and love, a near impossible choice. Itโs an epic tale of wonder, hope and revenge that must be seen to be believed.ย
The film, which is currently the number one rated movie of all time on IMDB,ย is jam packed with new and returning stars, including Oscar nominee Timothรฉe Chalamet (โWonka,โ โCall Me by Your Nameโ), Zendaya (โSpider-Man: No Way Home,โ โMalcolm & Marie,โ โEuphoriaโ), Rebecca Ferguson (โMission: Impossible โ Dead Reckoningโ), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (โAvengers: End Game,โ โMilkโ), Oscar nominee Austin Butler (โElvis,โ โOnce Upon A TimeโฆIn Hollywoodโ), Oscar nominee Florence Pugh (โBlack Widow,โ โLittle Womenโ), Dave Bautista (the โGuardians of the Galaxyโ films, โThor: Love and Thunderโ), Oscar winner Christopher Walken (โThe Deer Hunter,โ โHairsprayโ), Lรฉa Seydoux (the โJames Bondโ franchise and โCrimes of the Futureโ), Souheila Yacoub (โThe Braves,โ โClimaxโ), with Stellan Skarsgรฅrd (the โMamma Mia!โ films, โAvengers: Age of Ultronโ), with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling (โ45 Years,โ โAssassinโs Creedโ), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (โNo Country for Old Men,โ โBeing the Ricardosโ).
The orange carpet, reminiscent of the stunning hues of Arrakis (best-seen in a Dolby Theater!) was graced with appearances by Chalamet, Zendaya, Ferguson, Brolin, Butler, Pugh, Bautista, Walken, Seydoux, Yacoub, Skarsgรฅrd, Rampling, and Bardem, along with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, producers Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, and composer Hans Zimmer.
So what can you look forward to with Dolby on release day? Premium, immersive sound like youโve never experienced before. With Dolby Atmos, youโll feel transported into the world of Arrakis, as youโll be placed right in the middle of the action and ultimately connect more deeply to the characters and emotions on screen. So be prepared to sit on the edge of your seat during high-stakes action sequences, as you may notice the sound of an Ornithopter flying overhead or hear the movements of a nearby sandworm.
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