You’ll be able to own Dune: Part Two on a shiny disc in just a few weeks’ time, as its DVD, 4K UHD and Blu-ray release is set for the 27th May.
If you’ve been wondering when you’ll be able to own a physical copy of Dune: Part Two on disc, then wonder no longer. Warner Bros has announced that Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi extravaganza is out on DVD and Blu-ray from the 27th May. But you probably knew that from the headline.
The film’s digital release was on the 15th April, which is nice if you like downloading things – it saves shelf space and all that – but for those of us who like discs and boxes and that pleasant sound when a DVD or Blu-ray player drawer closes, it’ll be well worth waiting for a few more weeks.
You can pre-order Dune: Part Two from Amazon now if you fancy – the disc’s region-free. Oh, and ignore the bit where it says the release date’s set for 31st December. That date’s wrong.
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The Amazon listing doesn’t appear to provide a list of the extras on the 4K UHD or Blu-ray discs, either, but a helpful PR person has sent them to us – and they sound pretty comprehensive judging by the description. There are special features dedicated to everything from fight choreography and costume design, and a bit devoted to how Villeneuve and his collaborators created that superb sandworm-riding sequence – the one Steven Spielberg liked so much.
Here’s the complete rundown. Bear in mind these are said to be only included on the 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs:
Chakobsa Training
A team of linguists brought life to the Fremen language of Chakobsa and worked with talent to perfect their lines. Here, the cast reflect on the challenges of learning a new language and what words or phrases rolled off the tongue easiest.
Creating the Fremen World-Follow
Academy Award-winning production designer Patrice Vermette on a tour of the jaw-dropping sets making up the world of Arrakis. Step into Sietch Tabr, the Cistern of Souls, the Cave of Birds, and more for an intimate up-close view of the sets.
Finding the Worlds of Dune
The task of finding otherworldly locations here on Earth were a welcome job for the filmmakers of Dune. Cast and crew reveal what it was like shooting on location, the magic these landscapes bring, and the joys and challenges of being in the desert.
Buzz Around the New ‘Thopter’
Resembling the body of a bumble bee, Beast Rabban’s thopter takes on a sinister profile in the film. Cast and crew explain how this machine differs from the Ornithopter, and what customizations were designed to service an Harkonnen state of mind.
Worm-riding
Resembling the body of a bumble bee, Beast Rabban’s thopter takes on a sinister profile in the film. Cast and crew explain how this machine differs from the Ornithopter, and what customizations were designed to service an Harkonnen state of mind.
Becoming Feyd
Actor Austin Butler accepted the challenge to inhabit one of the most twisted characters in the Dune universe. From fight training, to learning knife skills, and undergoing an extreme physical transformation, Butler mastered the villain Feyd-Rautha.
A New Set of Threads
Tour the costume shop with Academy Award nominated Jacqueline West as she navigates inspiration, materials, and construction of a wardrobe meant for a universe.
Deeper into the Desert: The Sounds of the Dune
Composer Hans Zimmer, along with his trusted team of musicians, sound designers and re-recording mixers talk about the evolution of sound for Dune: Part Two and what new instruments, themes, and moments were created for the film.
All sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? One more time for those at the back – Dune: Part Two releases on DVD, 4K UHD and Blu-ray on the 27th May.
