A-List Celebs Attend Dune: Part Two Premiere In Abu Dhabi!

ByMayar Ibrahim

Picture this: the radiance of flashing lights, a theatre adorned with the allure of a red-carpet extravaganza, and the presence of A-list celebrities. The air buzzed with anticipation as the Middle East eagerly welcomed the premiere of Dune: Part Two at VOX Cinemas, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island.

Denis Villeneuve, alongside stars Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista, graced the red carpet. Also, their presence added an extra layer of excitement to the event. The premiere became the event of the season as it showcased Abu Dhabi’s chances to become a hot spot for the film industry.

Dune: Part Two is the sequel to the 2021 film Dune and spoiler alert… They shot a scene in Abu Dhabi!

Both Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two transformed Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert into the mesmerizing landscape of the desert planet Arrakis. Captured at nearly 20 locations in the Liwa desert during winter 2022, the sequel employed a team of 300 local, 250 international crew, and 500 extras for the 27-day shoot!

Dune: Part Two Sandworms

Denis Villeneuve, Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista, graced Abu Dhabi’s red-carpet event with their presence on February 18!

Their attendance not only added a touch of star power but it also offered fans a unique opportunity to connect with the creators behind the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two.

At the Premiere, Mohamed Dobay, Creative Media Authority Acting Director General, said:

“Hosting the Middle East premiere of Dune: Part Two is an honour for Abu Dhabi and is also a reflection of the position the emirate holds as one of MENA’s top film and TV locations. We are proud to have supported an incredibly successful filming franchise once again. The fact that producers and directors seek to return to Abu Dhabi demonstrates how we have everything filmmakers need to facilitate and contribute to award-winning global productions.”

Dune Part Two Actors & Directors

The important details:

The Dune: Part Two premiere in Abu Dhabi featured filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and stars Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista walking the red carpet, greeting fans ahead of the screening. The event showcased the film’s connection to the iconic Liwa desert, incorporating the world’s largest sandworm installation as part of the celebration. Additionally, the film’s release in the UAE and Lebanon is set for February 29 and in other regional markets on April 11.

Where? VOX Cinemas, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island

When? Sunday, February 18

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Established in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) plays a key role in delivering Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a leading global destination for creative and media industries.

Under the Creative Media Authority, the commission supports and accelerates the development of Abu Dhabi’s film and TV industry by promoting the Emirate as a world-class production destination, as well as attracting and supporting local, regional and international production in Abu Dhabi.

A cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s wider strategy to develop a sustainable media industry and establish the Emirate as a center of excellence for content creation is production incentives and support. Since 2012, ADFC has offered a 30% cashback rebate incentive on qualifying Abu Dhabi production expenditure.

ADFC offers a range of production support to enable all types of production in Abu Dhabi including facilitating connections to producers with the most appropriate local Production Service Companies, local crew and media ecosystem of over 650 companies within Abu Dhabi, facilities including a 300,000sqm backlot with standing sets, broadcast studios, including a virtual studio, high-end post-production facilities, highlighting the diverse range of locations that can double for Middle Eastern and other countries, assistance with script clearance, filming permits, visas and Government permissions.

ADFC has made it possible for Abu Dhabi to welcome global franchises including Dune, Star Wars, Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious, with two of the top-10 highest-grossing films of all time having shot in the Emirate, as well as Bollywood and Arabic language productions, including Bunty Aur Babli 2, Tiger Zinda Hai, Race 3, Inheritance, Al Ikhwa, and Min Share’ Al Haram Ela.