‘Dune: Prophecy’ Premiere Audience Increases by 75% with Next-Day Views

As a seasoned gamer and binge-watcher of epic sagas, I must say that the premiere of Dune: Prophecy has certainly piqued my interest! With its captivating storyline set 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films, the show promises to delve into the complexities of the Harkonnen sisters and the Bene Gesserit order.


The 2021 Denis Villeneuve film’s prequel, titled Dune: Prophecy, was released to moderate acclaim. This movie serves as an adaptation of the initial half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel and is set approximately 10,000 years prior to the events depicted in the film.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie received a 74% approval from critics, with an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, based on 54 reviews. However, the audience’s rating is slightly lower at 65%. On IMDb, the current score stands at 7.6, based on over 4,000 user reviews.

As for the audience figures, it appears that the debut of “Dune: Prophecy” has gotten off to a robust beginning. On Sunday alone, it attracted approximately 1.2 million U.S. viewers across various streaming platforms, as reported by Warner Bros. Discovery.

Yesterday saw an incredible surge in viewership, with another 75% added to our total, pushing it up to a whopping 2.1 million gamers tuning in! This news is straight from the horse’s mouth, folks.

To start with, the prequel series is off to a strong start, drawing nearly as many viewers as the premiere of The Penguin, which boasted 1.4 million viewers. Now, Dune: Prophecy has taken the Sunday timeslot previously held by The Penguin. Despite growing its audience throughout the season, The Penguin only managed to attract 18 million U.S. viewers by the finale, as reported by HBO.

A promising beginning indicates that Dune: Prophecy might attract more viewers too. In today’s streaming era, immediate viewership may not provide the whole picture because many viewers opt to watch later in the week. Further data over the next few days will give us a clearer understanding of the series’ performance.

The series is set in a time preceding the narrative of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, focusing on two Harkonnen sisters who engage in battles to safeguard the future of mankind and establish the foundations of the renowned Bene Gesserit order.

In collaboration with Legendary Television, this series is set 10,000 years prior to Paul Atreides’ ascension, primarily focusing on Valya and Tula Harkonnen, portrayed by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams respectively. Valya aims to strengthen the Sisterhood’s power through reaching the Imperial Throne, however, there are concerns that her ambition might endanger their order due to potential threats.

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2024-11-20 09:43