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[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for Season 1 of “Dune: Prophecy.”]

It wasn’t enough for Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. to mount three big-budget spectacles directed by Denis Villeneuve based on Frank Herbert’s classic “Dune” series. The studios also teamed up with HBO to produce the TV series “Dune: Prophecy.”

Executive produced by Diane Ademu-John and showrunner Alison Schapker, the show also takes place on a massive scale. The veteran who carries the six-episode series (which starts production on a second season this summer) is Emily Watson, a British character actress who broke out back in 1997 with a Best Actress Oscar nomination for Lars von Trier’s “Breaking the Waves.”

With 28 years of rich work behind her since then, Watson emerges in a powerful role as Valya Harkonnen, the ruthless, driving Mother Superior of the Sisterhood, an early precursor to the mighty Bene Gesserit. She and her black-veiled minions run the universe, wielding their dark arts behind the scenes.

HBO and the newly re-minted HBO Max have announced what the Emmy submissions are for the final season of cult favorite “The Righteous Gemstones” and the premiere season of the sprawling TV spin-off “Dune: Prophecy” to IndieWire exclusively. The entries include Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Drama Series, respectively.

The former series, created by and starring Danny McBride, has the HBO all star up for consideration for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series alongside Emmy winner John Goodman, who plays the patriarch on the series about a world-famous televangelist family. Rounding out the rest of the family members are Edi Patterson for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Adam DeVine, Tim Baltz, and Walton Goggins for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Cassidy Freeman and Jennifer Nettles for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Arden Myrin will be submitted for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her...

The wait is over for Dune fans! In partnership with HBO and Legendary Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing the highly anticipated HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy: The Complete First Season to 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on May 13, 2025. The series is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television. Get ready to binge all 6 episodes from the epic sci-fi adventure, along with over an hour of bonus content, including 5 extended featurettes and an all-new, never-before-seen featurette exclusive to 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD. Pre-order your copy today.

Dune: Prophecy: The Complete First Season is also available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and...

Rather unsurprisingly for one of the world's foremost streaming services, 2024 proved to be a big year for industry titan Max. The prestigious HBO entertainment platform featured a plethora of superb television-based offerings throughout the year, boasting everything from a selection of the service's best documentaries to the latest installments of some of the finest Max original shows. Basking in a wave of critical acclaim, these shows have served to emphasize Max's long-held reputation as the home for premiere television.

From standout new offerings staking a claim as the new kid on the block to conclusive chapters of beloved Max staples, there was decidedly no set form to the streaming service's best shows of the year. However, whether the series in question elicited laughs, gasps, or tears from their audience, they all shared one common trait; an inherent level of superb quality across the board that underlined their undeniable status as...

Lionsgate Television finally unveiled the 4K, Blu-ray and DVD release date for Dune: Prophecy, which had just wrapped up its six-episode first season. The sci-fi prequel is led by Emily Watson as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen and Olivia Williams as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen.

Dune fans will now have a chance to purchase their own copy of HBO’s latest epic drama Dune: Prophecy, once Season 1 officially arrives on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. According to Collider, the two-disc set of Dune: Prophecy Season 1 will be available to buy starting on April 15, 2025, for the suggested retail prices of 4K - $29.95, Blu-ray - $24.95, and $19.95 - DVD. At the moment, Lionsgate has yet to release the special features that will be included in its physical release. Since making its debut, the show has received positive reviews from critics, with a Tomatometer score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 85 reviews.

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The new live-action science fiction TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, is directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, with the first season available in 4K, Blu-ray and DVD starting April 15, 2025:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect…

“… that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 6, "The High-Handed Enemy," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 22 on HBO.

Back in May of this year, it was announced that Dune: Prophecy had tapped Tabu, an acclaimed Indian actor, to play Sister Francesca in the series. Ever since the series premiere, it's been a waiting game to see when she'd appear on-screen and what type of role Sister Francesca will play in the present day storyline. Sister Francesca's role turned out to be short-lived yet important as it showed the different types of lives members of the Sisterhood can live around the universe.

Sister Francesca saw her end in the Season 1 finale (possibly series finale) after being poisoned by Empress Natayla, the wife of Francesca's lover, Emperor Javicco Corrino. This comes just after Francesca questions her loyalty to Valya Harkonnen, who orchestrated Francesca and Javicco's affair as only a small part of...

Indian cinema star Tabu plays a pivotal role in the “Dune” universe in Max’s prequel series “Dune: Prophecy,” appearing as Sister Francesca in the final two episodes.

Inspired by “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the series is set 10,000 years before the events of “Dune” and follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces threatening humankind’s future while establishing what will become the Bene Gesserit order.

Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Diane Ademu-John co-developing the series and serving as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes.

The role came to Tabu – whose international credits include Mira Nair’s “The Namesake” (2006) and “A Suitable Boy” (2020) and Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” (2012) – through a straightforward process.

“I just got an email one day from my agents and my managers telling me that Alison and Anna were the showrunners...

“Dune: Prophecy”, the live-action science fiction drama series, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, is directed by Anna Foerster, and just renewed for Season 2 streaming on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect…

“… that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy, co-produced with Legendary Television, has been renewed for a second season, ahead of the season one finale debuting on Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Across Max territories, the first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

The series is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden,...

“Dune: Prophecy” has secured a renewal for a second season ahead of the HBO drama’s Season 1 finale.

The prequel series, which is inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel “Sisterhood of Dune” and co-produced with Legendary Television, takes place 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

“Dune: Prophecy” stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, Yerin Ha and Barbara Marten.

The show is executive produced by Alison Schapker, who serves as showrunner, Diane Ademu-John, who co-developed the series, and Anna Foerster, who directed multiple episodes including the premiere.

As it was written: “Dune: Prophecy” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO.

The news was announced during a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon, a few days before the Season 1 finale airing Sunday, Dec. 22.

The “Dune” prequel series, set more than 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies, follows the origins of the Bene Gesserit, the secretive order of powerful witches that influence Arrakis’ politics behind the scenes.

Inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the series follows the leader of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, Valya Harkonnen (played by Emily Watson), and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), who team up to combat forces that threaten humankind.

Both are ancestors from long ago of the evil House Harkonnen, which betrays Paul Atreides and his father in the “Dune” movies. Mark Strong plays Emperor Javicco Corrino and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina is his daughter Princess Ynez.

HBO will continue following the Sisterhood of Dune: Prophecy.

The series will return for a second season, showrunner Alison Schapker announced at a press conference Thursday. The renewal comes a few days ahead of the show’s first-season finale, which debuts Dec. 22 on HBO and Max.

According to HBO, the premiere episode of Dune: Prophecy has racked up 15 million viewers worldwide on Max since its Nov. 17 debut.

“We’re so thrilled and grateful for their support, for our partners at Legendary, and most of all that we get to keep working with these incredible people in front of and behind the camera and get to keep telling this story,” Schapker said.

Added Sarah Aubrey, head of Max original programming, “Dune: Prophecy has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power.

HBO’s Dune: Prophecy will be returning for a second season. The news was announced today during a virtual press conference with showrunner EP Alison Schapker, and stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.

The prequel series to Legendary’s Denis Villeneuve-directed Dune movies will air its Season 1 finale on Sunday.

Dune: Prophecy follows the formation of the Bene Gesserit, an order of women who become the puppet masters of the great houses of the Empire on Dune. Watson and Williams play two morally ambiguous sisters running the de facto cult. In the movies, Lady Jessica Atreides, played by Rebecca Ferguson, has ties to the Gesserit. Her spiritual talents fostered with the order have been passed down to her son, Paul Atreides played by Timothee Chalamet.

On the show co-produced by Legendary Television, Travis Fimmel plays Desmond Hart, a rival to the two sisters, who has certain powers. In the finale,...

Quick Links What Was Arya Stark's Journey in Game of Thrones? What Is Tula's Journey in Dune: Prophecy? Tula and Arya Found Hope Through Holy Signs Dune: Prophecy Gives Tula the Extra Story That Arya Lacked

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 15 on HBO.

Over the course of Dune: Prophecy, comparisons have been made to The Penguin and Game of Thrones. The latter sticks out the most, as the Sisterhood tries to use Reverend Mothers in various Houses to control the Imperium. In essence, it's all about politics, sinister alliances, and betrayals.

With Valya Harkonnen's big plan as Mother Superior in full swing, her sister, Tula, becomes a key player. Interestingly, she has a strong parallel to Game of Thrones' Arya Stark. As Tula's story unravels, however, Dune: Prophecy actually makes her a better version of Arya, given...

Sarah J. Maas' stories are brimming with content that would make for excellent television adaptations, and her A Court of Thorns and Roses was picked up by Hulu — though the adaptation's prospects look grim after it was taken out of active development and lost its showrunner earlier this year. The complex world-building and dynamic characters found throughout Maas' books provide great foundations for on-screen adaptations. Many are hoping Hulu's Court of Thorns and Roses TV show will still happen, but another forgotten Maas adaptation should have been first.

Throne of Glass is Maas' first fantasy series, and while it starts off less mature than Acotar, it's a beloved part of the author's lineup. All seven Throne of Glass books would serve as a great introduction to the various fantasy worlds Maas has built, but Hulu's initial attempt to adapt the series went nowhere. It's unfortunate the project never moved forward,...

Episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy closed out with a face-off between what are widely viewed as the show's most interesting characters, and it looks like the shocking developments that followed have taken their toll on Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson).

Spoilers follow.

Towards the end of "Two Wolves," Valya returned to Salusa Secundus to find herself confronted by the enigmatic Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), who had previously admitted to using his strange pyrotechnic abilities to murder both Revered Mother Kasha (Jinhae) and the young Pruwet Richese (Charlie Hodson-Prior).

Upon learning that Hart - who apparently survived being swallowed by a sandworm on Arrakis - had made it his mission to wipe out the Sisterhood entirely, Valya uses "the Voice" to command the soldier to plunge his own dagger into his throat. Incredibly, Hart manages to resist the order.

"I always wondered what your greatest fear would be," he responds. "Now I have seen it.

Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, now streaming on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect…

“… that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Quick Links Embrace the Differences Between the 'Dune' Films and the Series The Cinematic Elements of 'Dune' Aren't Lost The New Cast Is Just as Masterful as the Original

Denis Villeneuve's successful films, Dune and Dune: Part Two, inspired Max to expand the Dune universe in what's set to become one of the biggest shows currently airing on the platform, Dune: Prophecy. Whenever a film prompts a spin-off TV series, it's difficult for the tone to translate from the big to the small screen without losing some of the quality seen in a film. However, the same tone isn't impossible to achieve, as The Batman spin-off series The Penguin proved most recently. The series managed to expand Matt Reeves' Batman universe with the same tone as the film but was still able to stand on its own as a television show. The Dune spin-off has...

Building a genre series from scratch is tough. Millions of devoted fans and detailed source material can’t guarantee an audience for shows like “Game of Thrones” or “The Rings of Power” — or for their new cousin, “Dune: Prophecy.”

Developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, this prequel to Denis Villenueve’s “Dune” film series doesn’t require watching either movie. As established in Episode 1, “The Hidden Hand,” written by Ademu-John and directed by Anna Foerster, these events took place more than 10,000 years before Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya found themselves on the planet Arrakis, focused on the mysterious Sisterhood known as the Bene-Gesserit.

Episode 1 is tasked with dense exposition. In the century after mankind defeated technology (“thinking machines”), Valya Harkonnen (Jessica Barden) joins the Sisterhood, a group of “women unafraid of their power.” The Sisters are truthsayers, assigned to powerful houses, and Valya soon becomes a favorite of Mother Superior,...

Quick Links The Battle That Divided Two Great Houses in 'Dune: Prophecy' Valya Harkonnen Carries Her Family's Vengeance House Atreides Remains a Thorn in House Harkonnen's Side

The world is preparing to return to the Dune universe as it expands in the spin-off series Dune: Prophecy. The series is set 10,000 years before the events of Dune and the birth of Paul Atreides (Timothe Chalamet) and aims to tell the origins of the Bene Gesserit order. Adapted from Frank Herbert's novels, Denis Villeneuve's film explores the story of the Kwisatz Haderach, a super being whose purpose is to guide humanity to a better path or paradise. This being has been sought-after by the sisterhood and has been 10,000 years in the making as they've carefully crossed bloodlines to bring about this Messiah and, despite the planning and the intervention of Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), this male Reverend Mother...

Ahead of its debut this Sunday, HBOs newest sci-fi fantasy series Dune: Prophecy has officially received its first batch of reviews from critics. This comes after eight months since director Denis Villeneuves Dune: Part Two had made its theatrical debut, which garnered a worldwide gross of over $700 million at the box office.

Per review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Dune: Prophecy has scored a Tomatometer rating of 74%, based on 38 reviews. Compared to Villeneuves Dune movies, which both earned Certified Fresh ratings, the spinoff is currently the lowest-rated installment of the franchise at the moment. As Ron Hilliard of Discussing Film said, "The show boasts a strong, well-rounded ensemble cast, a compelling narrative, and gorgeous set designs reminiscent of Denis Villeneuve's two movies. However, some other lacking comparisons to the films are just too hard to shake off."

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As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, the review embargo for Dune: Prophecy lifted earlier today and the response to the six-episode HBO series is so far mostly positive. While this is technically a prequel to the Dune movies, Denis Villeneuve isn't involved and the massive time gap means there will be no crossovers.

For the most part, it sounds like Dune: Prophecy is a worthy addition to the sci-fi franchise, even if it doesn't necessarily break the mould. For fans of Villeneuve's groundbreaking movies, that's likely to come as something of a let-down.

In The Hollywood Reporter's review, it's said, "Even though it’s part of a brand, Dune: Prophecy has lots of elements to introduce, and the series is already a slow, sometimes lugubrious build. But I found myself becoming increasingly invested as it went along. Maybe by the end of the first season, I’ll be hooked.

While viewers await Denis Villeneuve’s third Dune film, Max’s Dune: Prophecy series will take audiences back to the world of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novels.

The prequel series takes place long before the characters in Villeneuve’s films fight for control of the galaxy. Co-produced with Legendary Television, the series explores foundations for several key names, figures and families in the universe of Herbert’s books.

For everything we know about Dune: Prophecy, read on.

When does Dune: Prophecy come out?

The prequel show premieres on Max on Sunday, November 17 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.

How many episodes are in Dune: Prophecy?

The series consists of six episodes.

What is Dune: Prophecy about?

Based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the series takes place 10,000 years before Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides ascended the throne and became the Lisan al Gaib.

Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, streaming November 17, 2024 on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Max has unleashed the full official trailer for the prequel series ‘Dune: Prophecy’ alongside a premiere date for the highly anticipated show.

The six-episode series is set some 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides.

It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

The cast line-ip includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.

Alison Schapker serves as the showrunner and an executive producer. Anna Foerster directed multiple episodes and executive produces with Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, and Kim Herbert.

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Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, streaming November 17, 2024 on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Denis Villeneuve's involvement in Dune: Prophecy, or lack thereof, has been revealed. Executive producer Jordan Goldberg recently shared that the acclaimed filmmaker was very hands-off on the prequel series due to his commitment to the film side of the Dune franchise.

When Dune: Prophecy was first announced back in 2019, Villeneuve was set to direct and produce the series pilot, in addition to serving as an executive producer. However, as the project evolved, Villeneuve's role in the series became unclear, especially as the production of Prophecy overlapped with that of Dune: Part Two. While speaking with Screen Rant at the 2024 New York Comic-Con, Goldberg clarified Villeneuve's role in the show, stating, "Well, Denis' got his own franchise that he's working on right now and he's been busy doing that and his own projects. He's really left to us to figure out how to platform the new characters and the new worlds,...

HBO has just dropped the official trailer for Dune: Prophecy (via SFFGazette.com) following a star-studded panel at the New York Comic-Con. It's also been revealed that the six-episode series premieres on Sunday, November 17 at 9pm Et/Pt.

If you're unfamiliar with Frank Herbert's Dune books, you may struggle to make sense of what you see here. There's a great deal of political intrigue, though, with the spotlight put primarily on Bene Gesserit's mysterious origins.

Talking to Screen Rant earlier today, executive producer Allison Schapkey explained how this iteration of the group differs from what we've seen in Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies.

"I think when you see the Bene Gesserit in the films, first of all, you're really seeing their forward face. They cultivate such a mystique, such a mystery. And they're out there being ruthless and decisive and powerful and trying to play every angle and manipulate every possible outcome.

Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) declares, “I run a school for young women. We’re not a threat to anyone,” in the full trailer for HBO’s Dune: Prophecy. The trailer debuted during HBO’s panel at the 2024 New York Comic Con, followed by its release online.

HBO previously announced the six-episode season would premiere in November 2024, and now we know the exact date: November 17, 2024. Episodes will air on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt.

“From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit,” reads HBO’s official synopsis.

Emily Watson and Olivia Williams in ‘Dune: Prophecy’ (Photo by Attila Szvacsek/HBO)

In addition to Emily Watson, the cast includes Olivia Williams,...

“Dune: Prophecy,” the highly anticipated prequel series to Denis Villeneuve’s expansive sci-fi trilogy, finally set a release date Thursday.

The six-episode HBO project will drop its first episode on Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, the “Dune” panel announced out of New York Comic Con. Taking over the Warner Bros. Discovery network’s sought-after Sunday night time slot, new episodes will then air on subsequent Sundays.

“From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit,” HBO’s official synopsis reads. The project is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune,” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Along with the announcement, HBO released a new trailer for the project on Thursday.

It’s almost time to return to Arrakis.

The “Dune” prequel series, “Dune: Prophecy,” has finally gotten a release date. The first episode will release on HBO and stream on Max on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. The season is made up of six episodes and will release on Sundays.

The show is set more than 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies and follows the origins of the Bene Gesserit, the secretive order of powerful witches that influence the sci-fi world’s politics behind the scenes.

Here’s the official logline: “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. ‘Dune: Prophecy’ is inspired by the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune,...

HBO released the official Dune: Prophecy trailer during a panel at New York Comic Con, and you can now watch it online.

Co-produced with Legendary Television, the six-episode season debuts on Sunday, November 17, at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut on subsequent Sundays.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds,...

Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapker shared what fans can expect from the Harkonnen Family in the upcoming HBO prequel series. In Denis Villeneuves Dune films, the Harkonnen Family was introduced as the main antagonists to Paul Atreides story.

During a recent interview with EW, Schapker confirmed that Dune: Prophecy will not only explore the Harkonnens origins, but will also show how they were able to become one of the most formidable houses within the empire, even after falling from grace. "We get to see how it all started. When we meet Valya Harkonnen, she is a girl whose family has experienced a tremendous fall from power and has lost its noble status," Schapker said. "She dreams of restoring what she feels is rightfully theirs. How she goes from being someone obsessed with rebuilding her noble house to being someone who is dedicated to the Sisterhood above all is a big part of the story.

HBOs upcoming Dune: Prophecy series has received a new batch of official photos, unveiling a closer look at the sci-fi epics main characters. The prequel will take place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides ascension.

Released by EW, the Dune: Prophecy photos feature the Harkonnen sisters Valya and Tula, who are respectively portrayed by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. They are expected to be key figures in the rise of the Bene Gesserit order within the Galactic Empire. According to Watson, the shows version of the Harkonnen family will be less extreme than what was depicted in Denis Villeneuves Dune movies, but will still be "a bit of a f***ed-up family." One of the stills also featured Vikings alum Travis Fimmel as the Emperors loyal soldier, Desmond Hart. Fimmel is no stranger to the genre, after previously appearing in Maxs Raised by Wolves series.

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Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, streaming November 2024 on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Dune: Prophecy star Emily Watson shared what makes the upcoming HBO series different from other epic sci-fi franchises. This marks Watsons first major TV project as the lead, after previously starring as a recurring character in multiple shows, including Little Women, Chernobyl, The Third Day, and Too Close.

During a recent interview with Total Film, Watson teased what Dune fans can expect to see from the prequel series. "Its built around the Bene Gesserit order. Thats the sisterhood," Watson said. "Thats one of the central characters in it, and all the universes that they control, and their power its kind of fascinating."

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Once known as Dune: The Sisterhood, the TV series Dune: Prophecy, which serves as a prequel to the Dune feature films directed by Denis Villeneuve, started filming in November of 2022, then underwent quite a shake-up in 2023 when the director of the first two episodes, Johan Renck (who executive produced and directed all five episodes of the HBO limited series Chernobyl) decided to leave the project over creative issues, then Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) – who had been cast as one of the show’s lead characters – followed him out the door. Everything has been worked out since then, with Dune: Prophecy on track for a November premiere on both HBO and the Max streaming service… and now we’ve learned that the promotions will begin at New York Comic Con, where attendees will get to experience both a panel and a fan experience.

Here’s the info:

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Ahead of the highly anticipated debut of the HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy, co-produced with Legendary Television, Max is treating fans to a robust lineup of special appearances, activations, and screenings. Dune: Prophecy debuts on HBO and Max this November.

The first event will take place at New York Comic Con, where Max will launch the Dune: Prophecy Fan Experience, an interactive activation, on Thursday, October 17, in partnership with Droga5. The same day, the show’s stars and creative team will hit the convention’s Empire Stage to reveal the official trailer and participate in a panel discussion.

“We can’t wait for fans to dive into the world of Dune: Prophecy,” said Pia Barlow, executive vice president of Originals marketing at HBO and Max. “By offering interactive experiences, panels, and special screenings, we’re bringing the epic story of the Sisterhood to life, allowing fans to connect with...

Descubre en noviembre el origen de las Bene Gesserit. © Max

Max ha desvelado el nuevo tráiler y fecha de estreno de la serie “Dune: La Profecía”, inspirada en la novela “Sisterhood of Dune”, escrita por Brian Herbert y Kevin J. Anderson.

Ambientada en el extenso universo “Dune”, creado por el aclamado autor Frank Herbert, y 10.000 años antes del ascenso de Paul Atreides, la serie de seis episodios, “Dune: La Profecía”, sigue a dos hermanas Harkonnen en su lucha contra las fuerzas que amenazan el futuro de la humanidad y establecen la legendaria secta que se conocerá como las Bene Gesserit.

El reparto está formado por Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning y Yerin Ha.

Alison Schapker ejerce de showrunner y productora ejecutiva.

Dune: Prophecy will mark a brand new chapter in the Dune franchise, with the upcoming series set to take place several thousand years before the time of Paul Atreides. It will serve as a spin-off/prequel to the Denis Villeneuve-directed movies and follow the rise of the Bene Gesserit.

Dune: Prophecy recently dropped a new trailer for the Dune spin-off series (Credit: HBO).

A new trailer for the series was recently released online, ahead of its expected premiere later this year. While the trailer received mostly positive reactions on social media some fans were concerned about one particular aspect of the series that will be vastly different from the movies. Here is why fans are cautiously optimistic about the prospects of Dune: Prophecy.

Dune: Prophecy Drops New Trailer to Mixed Reception From Fans

Dune: Prophecy is an upcoming sci-fi series set in the same universe as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Take a look at more footage from the new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, is directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, streaming Fall 2024 on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert…

“…and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind…

“…and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

HBO has just dropped the second teaser trailer for Dune: Prophecy (via SFFGazette.com), the upcoming small screen prequel which we believe is meant to be a standalone story unconnected to Denis Villeneuve's movies.

It's also been confirmed today that the show will premiere this November, so we're now just waiting for an exact date.

While not quite as visually stunning as those big screen adaptations, the show does have the same look and feel even if it's hard to shake the feeling it might end up being "Dune on a budget." Still, we're intrigued by what we see here and, for fans of Frank Herbert and the Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, this story being told on screen is long-overdue.

Dune: Prophecy - which will now air on HBO rather than being a Max-exclusive - has had a rocky road to our screens with a title change,...

HBO has released the official second teaser for the original drama series Dune: Prophecy. Co-produced with Legendary Television, the six-episode season debuts this November on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen

Dune: Prophecy is inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel Sisterhood of Dune.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.

Alison Schapker is the showrunner and executive producer.

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What Do We Know About Dune Prophecy? More than you may think. With the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel a critical and box office success, it is going to be several years before we see the next feature film in the series, Dune Messiah. Luckily, production on the small-screen prequel /spin-off was concurrent with Dune: Part Two which means before the end of the year we are going to return to the fictional realms of Arrakis, Geidi Prime, and more via Max.

While not much in the way of footage has made its way online, there have been quite a few reveals about Dune Prophecy, so let’s jump in and discuss.

Denis Villeneuve is not directing any episodes

The original plan was for Villeneuve to helm the series in addition to his big screen directorial duties. The series, originally announced as Dune: The Sisterhood,...

HBO has released the first official image of Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, leader of the mysterious Bene Gesserit, in Dune: Prophecy. See above and the full photo below.

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by author Frank Herbert, and set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy (fka Dune: The Sisterhood) is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

In addition to Watson, the series also stars Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.

Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Last month, Warner Bros. Discovery shifted three of its highest profile Max Originals – Harry Potter, Lanterns and It prequel Welcome To Derry – to become HBO Originals.

The company is now continuing this shift with the move of The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy.

Both shows will now premiere on HBO as well as launching on its Max streaming service.

It is part of a strategy to rebrand its highest profile titles into HBO Originals, giving them a linear airing on the premium cable network as well as a streaming bow.

When the move was originally unveiled in June, the company said it was not sure whether The Penguin, which is set to premiere in September, and Dune: Prophecy would fall under the new branding but this has now been cleared up.

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The new live-action TV series “Dune: Prophecy”, based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, is directed by Anna Foerster, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha, streaming Fall 2024 on Max:

“…from the expansive universe of ‘Dune’, created by author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of ‘Paul Atreides’, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two ‘Harkonnen’ sisters…

“…as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the ‘Bene Gesserit’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

This week during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, unveiled a first look teaser of the Max Original drama series Dune: Prophecy. The six-episode season debuts this fall on Max.

From the expansive universe of “Dune,” created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.

Alison Schapker...