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Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequelDune Part Twohas entered the history books, earning a 9.4 average rating on IMDB, the highest score ever recorded on the popular review site. With this astronomical rating,Dune: Part Twohas surpassed previous record-holders likeAvengers: Endgame(8.4) andAvatar(7.8) to take the coveted number 1 spot.
Why IsDune Part Two’sIMDb Rating So Extremely High?
Dune Part Two’s9.4 average on IMDb edges out classics likeThe Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, andThe Dark Knight,which all sit between 9.1 and 9.3. Meanwhile,Avengers: Endgamegarnered an 8.4 andAvatara 7.9 – stellar scores but not on par withDenis Villeneuve’ssci-fi vision.
‘DUNE 2’ is currently the highest rated film of all-time on IMDb with a 9.4/10pic.twitter.com/lznA3QmvrT
— Denis Villeneuve Universe (@DenisVfilms)June 11, 2025
According toIMDb, another reviewer ratedDune 2– 10/10. When looking at box office receipts,Endgameis the second highest-grossing movie ever with $2.8 billion, whileAvatartops the all-time chart with $2.9 billion. Meanwhile, Villeneuve’s originalDunefilm earned a modest $400 million globally.
However,Dunehas resonated deeply with critics and fans. The firstDunemovie scored an 8.1 on IMDB and won 6 Oscars. Part Two earned even better reviews for its emotional weight and visual splendor. This overwhelming critical acclaim has propelled it to an unmatched 9.4 average rating on IMDB.
In contrast,Avengers: EndgameandAvatarwere deemed entertaining but superficial by some critics upon release. While widely beloved by general audiences, they didn’t achieve the same levels of critical devotion asDune’s sequel.
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What isDune Part TwoAbout?
So what has elevatedDune: Part Twoto such peerless heights on IMDB? Most reviews praise its rich themes and first-rate filmmaking.
Adapted from Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel,Dunecenters on the journey of Paul Atreides a prophetic figure who inspires a desert tribe to overthrow their planet’s tyrannical overlords.
Beyond its epic scale involving warring factions over control of the valuable spice melange,Duneexplores substantive concepts about religion, colonialism, and the moral complexities of leadership.
LeadsTimothée ChalametandZendayadeliver haunting performances as Paul and his Fremen lover Chani, depicting an outsider turned religious icon struggling with the weight of a civilization’s expectations.
With visual splendor and profound existential questions, Part Two completes Paul’s emotional hero arc in a riveting fashion per most reviews.
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The Marvel and Avatar Movies And Their Impact On The Audience
WhileAvengers: EndgameandAvatarbroke box office records, they received some criticism for lacking narrative depth.
Endgamedelivered rousing fan service, teaming up beloved heroes to defeat the villain Thanos in spectacular comic book fashion. But between the bombast, its exploration of loss and sacrifice got short shrift per some critics.
Similarly,Avatarimmersed viewers in Pandora’s dazzling visuals yet followed a familiar White Savior trope in cipher Jake Sully’s journey assisting the Na’vi. Critics argued the plot and themes felt dated or derivative.
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Though hugely entertaining to mass audiences, these films didn’t leave the same lasting imprint on cinephiles as Villeneuve’s heady, heartfeltDunesaga, henceDune’srecord IMDB rating indicating its masterpiece status.
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