Max recently released a brand new trailer for its upcoming Dune spinoff, Dune: Prophecy, as fans look forward to diving into the world of Arrakis once more. The series is set to release on November 17, 2024. Set 10,000 years before the events of Dune and Dune: Part Two, the series will be a prequel that focuses on two Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula Harkonnen, as they combat forces while battling for the future of humanity.
Alongside this, Dune: Prophecy will also see the origins of the Bene Gesserit, the matriarchal order of women with superhuman abilities who use their power to guide humanity. The series stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Tabu, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussina, Mark Strong, Travis Fimmel, and more.
It's been a huge year for fans of the franchise as Dune: Part Two released in theatres in March and Denis Villeneuve even confirmed that he will be making Dune: Messiah soon.
Dune: Prophecy release schedule and number of episodes explored
The series will premiere on November 17, 2024, and will have its first episode release at 9 pm Eastern Standard Time. The series will consist of over six episodes that will be released weekly and the show will be taking over The Penguin's spot after its finale airs a week earlier on November 10, 2024.
Here is a schedule for when all the episodes will premiere:
Where to watch Dune: Prophecy?
Fans can watch the upcoming series on Max and HBO when it premieres on November 17, 2024, in the United States of America. However, if you're in India and want to check out the show, then HBO Originals premiere on Jio CINEMA, whereas in the United Kingdom the series will be available to watch on NOW and Sky Atlantic.
However, to check out the show, you will require a valid subscription to these platforms.
Cast of Dune: Prophecy explored
Here are the actors and characters that will be appearing in the upcoming series.
- Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen
- Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen
- Jodhi May as Empress Natalya
- Sarah-Sofie Boussina as Princess Ynez
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
- Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen
- Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
- Chloe Lea as Lila
- Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
- Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino
- Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
- Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
- Tabu as Sister Francesca
What is Dune: Prophecy about?
The show is an upcoming science-fiction series that is developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. The series is set 10,000 years before the events of the Dune films and will focus on the origins of the Bene Gesserit as two Harkonnen sisters fight for the future of humanity.
The official logline of the series reads:
"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 also inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.