Dune on screen

Frank Herbert's novel has moved from a compressed feature film to television and a two-part modern cinema adaptation.

This map covers the versions currently supported by PlotGeeks, rather than every adaptation ever made.

1. Source book | 1965Dune
2. 1984 | Feature filmDuneAdapted from | David Lynch

   A single film compresses the novel's politics, factions, and spiritual transformation.

3. 2000 | MiniseriesFrank Herbert's DuneAdapted from | John Harrison

   The television format gives the political story and supporting characters more room.

4. 2021 | Feature filmDuneAdapted from | Denis Villeneuve

   The first film ends around the novel's midpoint and makes atmosphere and scale central.

5. 2024 | Feature filmDune: Part TwoContinues | Denis Villeneuve

   The second film completes the first novel while changing emphasis around Chani and Paul's victory.