I'm curious to see how many of the Dune books they'll adapt into movies. As long as the box office numbers are good, they'll obviously keep going, but Herbert's books become more and more like a drug-fueled, psychedelic fever dream. Let's see how that translates to the silver screen.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 5 hours ago

The source material is just a suggestion, anyway.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 18 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

This is the last one this director is doing. And for most audiences probably a good stopping point.

[–] marighost@piefed.social 5 points 8 hours ago

The people need God Emperor Leto Atriedes II!

[–] djsaskdja@reddthat.com 3 points 9 hours ago

I think Children of Dune is more approachable than Dune Messiah personally. But yeah after that it starts getting real weird real fast.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago

Probably a good call. But I want moooooore