Dune Ending Explained: Everything to Know About the Ending

This article explores the 2021 American epic science fiction film Dune ending explained and explains what happened to Paul at the end of Denis Villeneuve's Dune.

by Sakthi

Updated May 05, 2023

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Dune Ending Explained

At the end of the movie, Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (played by Rebecca Ferguson), are stranded in the desert after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt by the Harkonnens. They are rescued by the Fremen, a group of desert-dwelling warriors who live on the planet Arrakis.

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The Fremen take Paul and Jessica to their underground lair, where Paul meets the Fremen leader, Stilgar (played by Javier Bardem), and the spiritual leader of the Fremen, Chani (played by Zendaya). Paul is revealed to be the long-prophesied "Kwisatz Haderach," a powerful being who is both a male and a female Bene Gesserit.

Paul is also the key to the Fremen's plans to overthrow the oppressive rule of the Harkonnens and their imperial masters, the House of Atreides. He undergoes a ritual called the "spice trance," which gives him a glimpse of the future and shows him the path he must take to fulfill his destiny.

He learns that he will lead the Fremen to victory against the Harkonnens and the empire, but that this will come at a great cost. He also sees visions of Chani, with whom he will fall in love. The movie ends with Paul and Jessica leaving the Fremen lair to join the Fremen in their fight against the Harkonnens and the empire. The final shot shows Paul and Chani meeting for the first time, hinting at the romance that will develop between them in the sequels.

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Dune Cast

Let us see the cast and characters of the movie Dune in the table below.

Cast

Characters

Timothée Chalamet 

Paul Atreides

Rebecca Ferguson

Lady Jessica

Oscar Isaac

Duke Leto Atreides

Josh Brolin

Gurney Halleck

Stellan Skarsgård

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Dave Bautista

Glossu Rabban

Sharon Duncan-Brewster 

Dr. Liet Kynes

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Thufir Hawat

Zendaya

Chani

Chang Chen

Dr. Wellington Yueh

Charlotte Rampling

Reverend Mother Mohiam

Jason Momoa

Duncan Idaho 

Javier Bardem

Stilgar

David Dastmalchian

Piter De Vries

Babs Olusanmokun

Jamis

Golda Rosheuvel

Shadout Mapes

Roger Yuan 

Lieutenant Lanville

Dune Release Date

Dune is a science fiction movie based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The latest adaptation of the novel was directed by Denis Villeneuve and released in 2021. Here is some additional information about the release date of the movie:

  • The Dune 2021 movie premiered in Venice, Italy, on September 3, 2021. It was the opening film of the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
  • The movie was then released in theatres in several countries, including the United States, on October 22, 2021.
  • The movie was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released simultaneously in theatres and on the streaming platform HBO Max in the United States. However, it was only available on HBO Max for a limited time and has since been removed from the platform.
  • The release of the movie was delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally scheduled for release on November 20, 2020, but was pushed back to December 18, 2020, then to October 1, 2021, and finally to its eventual release date of October 22, 2021.
  • The movie has received positive reviews from critics, who have praised its visuals, performances, and faithfulness to the source material. It has also been a commercial success, grossing over $400 million worldwide as of January 2022.

Overall, Dune 2021 has been well-received by audiences and has generated significant buzz in the science fiction community.

Dune Plot

The movie takes place in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy and formed powerful noble houses that compete for resources and political power. The main story focuses on the Atreides family, led by Duke Leto Atreides (played by Oscar Isaac), who is appointed by the galactic emperor to take over the production of the valuable spice melange on the desert planet Arrakis, previously controlled by their enemies, the Harkonnens.

Leto brings his son, Paul (played by Timothée Chalamet), and his concubine, Lady Jessica (played by Rebecca Ferguson), to Arrakis with him. Paul, who has been trained in combat and strategy, begins to discover his extraordinary abilities, including prophetic visions.

As they settle into Arrakis, the Atreides family discovers that the Harkonnens, led by the sadistic Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (played by Stellan Skarsgård), is planning to attack them. Leto is betrayed by a trusted ally, the Emperor's agent, and is killed along with many of his followers, while Paul and Lady Jessica are forced to flee into the desert, aided by the native Fremen people.

Paul and Lady Jessica are taken in by the Fremen, a group of desert-dwelling people who have a long history of rebellion against their oppressors. Paul is seen by the Fremen as a messianic figure, the "Kwisatz Haderach," who can lead them to freedom and fulfill ancient prophecies.

The second half of the movie follows Paul's journey with the Fremen and his training in their ways, including their use of the spice melange, which has mind-expanding and life-extending properties. As Paul learns more about the Fremen and their traditions, he begins to have more visions of the future, including a potential future in which he rules over the galaxy as a powerful leader, but at a great cost.

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Dune Trailer

Are you eager to catch a glimpse of the Dune movie? Look no further, as we have attached the trailer below for your viewing pleasure. The trailer was unveiled by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 22, 2021, and has since garnered an impressive 34,010,296 views.



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Dune Ending Explained - FAQs

1. What is the name of the desert planet where most of the story takes place in Dune 2021?

The planet is called Arrakis.

2. What is the name of the character played by Timothée Chalamet in Dune 2021?

Chalamet plays the role of Paul Atreides.

3. Was the release of the Dune 2021 movie delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?  

Yes, the release was delayed several times due to the pandemic.

4. When was the Dune 2021 trailer released?  

The trailer was released on July 22, 2021.

5. When was the Dune movie originally scheduled for release?

The movie was originally slated for release on November 20, 2020.

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