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Dune adaptations: books & films
Every version of Dune — the books & films, compared across media.
On the desert planet Arrakis, a boy named Paul Atreides is heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world whose only treasure — the spice melange — extends life and expands consciousness. His story of family, power, and destiny has been told across media: Dune began as a novel and has since been adapted into films spanning four decades, each bringing its own telling of the same mythic journey.
Dune films
Film
Dune
Paul Atreides must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to secure his family's future against malevolent forces.
Film
Dune: Part Two
Paul unites with Chani and the Fremen on a path of revenge, torn between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe.
Film
Dune
In the year 10,191, the spice Melange — found only on one planet — extends life, expands consciousness, and determines the fate of the universe.
Dune books
Frequently asked
Is Dune based on a book?
Yes. Dune originated as a novel set on the desert planet Arrakis, following Paul Atreides and the precious spice melange. The 2021 film and 2024 sequel Dune: Part Two are both adaptations of that source material.
How many Dune film adaptations are there?
There are three Dune films in the catalog: Dune (1984), Dune (2021), and Dune: Part Two (2024), each a screen retelling of Paul Atreides's journey on Arrakis.
Which Dune version should I start with?
The original novel Dune (1965) is where the story began. For a film entry point, Dune (2021) follows Paul's journey from the start and leads directly into Dune: Part Two (2024).