Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of ‘Dune’ has garnered another significant accolade, this time from one of the film genre’s most revered masters.
In a recent interview with Empire magazine, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg praised Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ movies, declaring them among his all-time favorite science fiction films. He particularly singled out ‘Dune: Part Two,’ stating that he believes it to be the Canadian director’s finest achievement to date. Spielberg also expressed his eager anticipation for the upcoming third installment, which is slated to conclude the narrative, and voiced his hope of seeing the film before its official release.
“I love the ‘Dune’ movies. They are some of my favorite science fiction films – not just recently, but of all time. Especially ‘Part Two.’ I think that [‘Dune: Part Two’] is the best movie Denis has ever made. I’m really looking forward to ‘Part Three.’ I’m sure he’ll show it to me early. I’m a huge fan of his.”
— Steven Spielberg
Spielberg went on to compare Villeneuve’s meticulous approach to adapting Frank Herbert’s novels with how another contemporary master engages with literary source material:
“I love the books [of the ‘Dune’ series], and I think his reverence for them is similar to how Guillermo del Toro treated Mary Shelley with ‘Frankenstein.’ He honored Mary Shelley just as, in my opinion, Denis has honored Frank Herbert.”
— Steven Spielberg
The final chapter of Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ trilogy is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, marking the culmination of his expansive adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic novels. Following this ambitious project, the director is reportedly set to embark on a reboot of the iconic ‘James Bond’ franchise.