Dune: Prophecynow finally has a release date, and audiences don’t have long to wait before the Max series debuts. Developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker and based on the world created by author Frank Herbert, the upcomingDuneseries takes place 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, chronicling the creation of the Bene Gesserit order through the eyes of Harkonnen sisters Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula (Olivia Williams). Though aDune: Prophecyteaser trailerwas released several months ago, the show wasn’t given an official premiere date – until now.
Maxnow releases a full-length trailer forDune: Prophecy, confirming thatthe show premieres on the streaming service on Sunday, June 13, 2025. In addition to confirming the release date, the trailer provides the best look yet at the upcoming series, including characters played by Mark Strong, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina. Check out the new trailer below, which teases a return to Arrakis, plenty of political maneuvering and betrayals, and more use of the Voice:
What Dune: Prophecy’s Release Date Means For The Show
When Will The Finale Air On Max?
Dune: Prophecyonly consists of six episodes. With episodes set to air every Sunday starting November 17,audiences can seemingly expect the show to conclude on Sunday, December 22. It’s possible that the shorter season is due to budget constraints. The trailer teases, after all, that there will be plenty of VFX-heavy sequences, and building all the show’s unique locations also wouldn’t be cheap.
Dune: Prophecy’s Timeline Can Set Up A Better Post-Dune 3 Future Than The Books
As a prequel set centuries before the events of Paul’s story, Dune: Prophecy can properly set up a satisfying ending to the core eight-book Dune Saga.
The release date for this new installment in theDuneuniverseputs the show’s premiere one week afterThe Penguin’s season 1 finale, which is expected to release on November 10.The Penguinwas itself taking the Sunday-night place ofHouse of the Dragon, which concluded its season 2 run on August 4. By spacing its shows out this way,Max and HBO essentially get to dominate the Sunday night viewing space with big-budget, high-profile showsfor a large chunk of the year.
Johan Renck was originally slated to direct the first two episodes ofDune: Prophecybut departed after the show underwent various creative changes. Renck previously directed episodes of shows likeThe Walking Dead,Breaking Bad, andChernobyl.
Our Take On Dune: Prophecy’s Trailer & Release Date
How Will The Show Compare To Villeneuve’s Movies?
Reviews forDune: Part Twowere glowing, and the upcoming HBO series may have a difficult time matching the scale and acclaim of Denis Villeneuve’s two films. The trailer, however, suggests that the show will be featuring some truly epic visuals, including a sandworm seemingly swallowing an entire settlement.These impressive visuals will accompany a story that looks to feature more R-rated sex and violence, which could be an interesting departure from Villeneuve’s movies.
With only a six-episode season,Dune: Prophecywill hopefully be devoid of any “filler” episodes, though, if the show is good, it may be disappointing to have to say farewell to the franchise once again in December. Thankfully, though, audiences now don’t have long to wait before returning to Arrakis and a host of new locations in Herbert’s sci-fi universe.
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
