re: Dune 2

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But I think a lot depends on how much money this actually brings in. Part 1 seemed to cover the costs of production and make a smallish mint. We'll see..

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It made $400 million on a $165 million budget, but after all the marketing costs and theater cut it’s possible it lost a bit of money for WB. But we have to take in account Part 1 was available for free for Max subscribers on day 1 of the theatrical run. Part 2’s budget is reportedly $190 million, but with no immediate streaming option it’s going to blow Part 1’s box office performance out of the water. I think it also beats the first movie’s six Academy Awards. Messiah is coming, I have no doubt.

I’ll be doing my part. Have tickets to the IMAX early showing tomorrow at 7pm and for the first normal showing Thursday at 3pm.