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‘Dune: Prophecy’ Episode Lengths And Episode Release Dates

Dune: prophecy episode lengths

The first Dune spinoff series, Dune: Prophecy is almost here. Here’s everything you need to know about Dune: Prophecy episode lengths, release times, and more!

Development of the Dune spinoff was first announced in 2019 with many of the creative figures joining later that year. In early 2023, Dune: Prophecy went through a creative rehaul as director Johan Renck and star Shirley Anderson, who was originally cast as Tula Harkonnen (Now played by Olivia Williams), both left the series. 

Casting for the series began in November 2022 and ended in June 2023, with principal photography running from November 2022 (in Budapest and Jordan) to December 2023. The series was able to shoot throughout the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in Budapest as the production was under contract with British Equity.

What Is ‘Dune: Prophecy’ About?

'Dune: Prophecy' Episode Lengths And Episode Release Dates
Dune: Prophecy / Image Courtesy of HBO

The series for the most part will adapt the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The series follows Vayla (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) as they establish the Sisterhood of the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before the events of Dune.

The show’s logline reads as follows:

From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune”, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

What Time Does ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Release?

'Dune: Prophecy' Episode Lengths And Episode Release Dates
Dune: Prophecy / Image Courtesy of HBO

The first episode will be released on November 17th. New episodes will be released every Sunday until December 22nd. All episodes will be released at 6 pm PT / 9pm ET. See the full episode release date schedule below:

Episode NumberDateTime
1November 17th6 pm PT / 9 pm ET
2November 24th6 pm PT / 9 pm ET
3December 1st6 pm PT / 9 pm ET
4December 8st6 pm PT / 9 pm ET
5December 15th6 pm PT / 9 pm ET
6December 22nd6 pm PT / 9 pm ET

What Are The ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Episode Lengths?

'Dune: Prophecy' Episode Lengths And Episode Release Dates
Dune: Prophecy / Image Courtesy of HBO

At the time of writing, the runtimes of the first four episodes of Dune: Prophecy have been revealed by @Cryptic4KQual on X. The first four episodes run for over an hour. See the episode lengths below:

Episode NumberEpisode TitleEpisode Length
1The Hidden Hand66 Minutes
2Two Wolves63 Minutes
3Sisterhood Above All62 Minutes
4Twice Born63 Minutes

Where Can I Watch ‘Dune: Prophecy’?

Dune: Prophecy will be available on HBO and on Max. Max plans start at $10/month with ads, $17/month ad-free and $21/month ad-free and 4K support.

Who’s In The ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Cast?

'Dune: Prophecy' Episode Lengths And Episode Release Dates
Dune: Prophecy / Image Courtesy of HBO
  • Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen
  • Jessica Barden as Young Valya
  • Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen
  • Emma Canning as Young Tula
  • Jodhi May as Empress Natalya
  • Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez
  • Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
  • Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen
  • Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
  • Chloe Lea as Lila
  • Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
  • Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino
  • Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
  • Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
  • Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino
  • Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen
  • Tabu as Sister Francesca
  • Charithra Chandran as Young Francesca
  • Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha JinjoYerin Ha as Young Kasha
  • Cathy Tyson as Mother Superior Raquella Berto-Anirul
  • Camilla Beeput as Reverend Mother Dorotea
  • Charlie Hodson-Prior as Pruwet Richese

Are There Any Trailers For ‘Dune: Prophecy’?

There are three trailers for Dune: Prophecy. The first teaser released on May 15th, 2024 followed by the second teaser on July 18th, 2024. The official trailer then released on October 17th, 2024. You can view them below:

Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, Jessica Barden as Young Valya, Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, and more. The series premieres on HBO and Max on November 17th.

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