Dune Part 2 is one of those rare films that garners both critical and popular acclaim. It received rave reviews and it's on course to gross well over $500 million – the kind of success few films have achieved since the pandemic. And part of the reason the second installation in Denis Villeneuve's interpretation of Frank Herbert's first Dune novel has been so well received is the fact that it just looks so stunning.
A whole bunch of design decisions came together to make Dune Part 2 such a visual delight, from the architecture and design of Arrakis to Dune costumes and some quirky shooting choices. Here we recap five things that contributed the film's unique look. For more on Dune, see our pick of the best Dune art, from posters to book covers.
