Steven Spielberg Says Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' Films Are 'Among My Favorite Science-Fiction Movies of All Time' and 'I Can't Wait to See the Third'
Apr 6, 2026 11:49am PT
Steven Spielberg Says Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Films Are ‘Among My Favorite Science-Fiction Movies of All Time’ and ‘I Can’t Wait to See the Third’
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Steven Spielberg is returning to the science-fiction genre with this summer’s “Disclosure Day,” and he’s starting his press tour by singling out another sci-fi franchise for praise. Gracing the cover of Empire magazine, Spielberg declared Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune” films some of his favorite sci-fi movies ever made. Villeneuve has “Dune: Part Three” (based on Frank Herbert’s “Dune Messiah”) releasing later this year.
“Recently, I’ve loved the ‘Dune’ movies. They are among my favorite science-fiction movies, not just recently, but of all time. Especially the second film,” Speilberg said. “I think [Part Two] is the best movie Denis has ever made. I cannot wait to see the third one. I’m sure he’ll show it to me early. I’m such a fan of his.”
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