Where was Dune filmed?
PLANETARY terrains and out-of-this-world encounters are at the center of Denis Villeneuve's 2021 sci-fi spectacle Dune.
With a cast led by Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac, audiences are curious to know more about Dune and its filming locations.
Where was Dune filmed?
From March 18 to July 20 in 2019, principal photography began for the cast and crew of Dune with additional filming in August 2020.
For months, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and the other members of the cast and production team traveled to a number of different locations for the movie's filming.
As production went underway, the actors and crew members were spotted filming in several areas all over the world.
At the beginning of principal photography, scenes were first shot at Origo Film Studios in Budapest, Hungary.
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The team behind Dune then headed over to shoot scenes in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Regarding the filming process in the Wadi Rum desert, Timothée Chalamet told EMPIRE: "That part of the Wadi Rum is so awe-inspiring, you might as well be getting chased by that cliff in the background.
"It wasn’t a green screen or anything. That’s one of the most thrilling parts of the book and the movie."
The set relocated to the United Arab Emirates to shoot scenes at the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi.
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In relation to Dune's decision to continue shooting in Abu Dhabi, Film Commissioner Hans Fraikin said to Variety: "Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the most diverse yet accessible locations for filming is what put us on the director’s radar, but the deal was sealed when Denis first laid his eyes on Liwa.
"We certainly feel the combination of such mesmerizing natural settings and accessibility is a rare offer for filmmakers.
"There is just such a rich diversity of locations. That said, a film crew also needs expert local talent, world-class facilities, and a supportive environment, all of which Abu Dhabi offers."
Fraikin added: "It really is end-to-end support. Of course, a 30% rebate and year-round sun help too."
In addition to Budapest, Wadi Rum, and Abu Dhabi, the following locations also served as backdrops for Dune:
Where is Dune set?
Dune takes place multiple centuries into the future in the year 10191.
The characters in the movie and book series of the same name are from:
- Salusa Secundus
- Caladan
- Kaitain
- Giedi Prime
- Arrakis
In order to obtain control of Arrakis, the first four planets are at war with one another.
When the cast and crew began filming at Origo Studios, the studio's backlots and the hilltops outside of Budapest were utilized for the scenes from the Arrakeen invasion.
Wadi Rum and Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert were used as the setting for Arrakis.
To bring the fictional planet Caladan to life, filming took place in Stadlandet.
How can I watch Dune?
Based on Frank Herbert's original 1965 novel Dune, Denis Villeneuve's big-screen adaptation of the book went into development sometime in 2016.
On October 22, 2021, the motion picture was finally released in theaters.
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Audiences can tune into the sci-fi epic by using a few different streaming services.
Dune is available on Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.