The ending of ‘Dune 2’ explained, how it might set up a third ‘Messiah’ movie and what Anya Taylor Joy’s cameo means.
This contains major spoilers for the ending of “Dune: Part Two,” now playing in theaters.
Readers of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel “Dune” have known the plot of the sci-fi epic for years, but fans who have only watched Denis Villeneuve’s films may have some questions about the ending of “Dune: Part Two” and the future of the series.
Young protagonist Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) undergoes a drastic transformation by the end of “Dune: Part Two” and becomes the new Emperor of the Known Universe. His conquest is made possible by leading the native, blue-eyed Fremen people, who believe Paul and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) are a prophesied mother and son who will bring peace to their planet Arrakis. Jessica’s Bene Gesserit sisterhood also believe Paul is the legendary Kwisatz Haderach, an all-powerful male heir who can see across space and time.
Basically, Paul is the most powerful being in existence.
However, he doesn’t reach that point without a few sacrifices. While Paul lives amongst the Fremen with his mother, he finally meets Chani (Zendaya), who had been appearing in his visions.
