The highly anticipated sci-fi series Dune: Prophecy is off to a strong start, with its premiere having reached over 1.2 million views around the globe. According to Deadline, the series is set 10,000 years before the 2021 film and follows the journey of the sisters Vayla, played by Emily Watson (The Book Thief), and Tula, played by Olivia Williams (Rushmore), who must fight against threats against humanity to spread the influence of their sisterhood across the universe. The highly anticipated prequel to the 2021 blockbuster has seen a 75% increase in its audience within 24 hours of its initial release.
According to Deadline, the solid start of Dune: Prophecy has parred alongside DC’s The Penguin, which amassed 1.4 million views during its premiere and has now taken the Sunday slot as both series continue to grow. It demonstrates the enduring popularity of the Dune universe and the appetite for new stories set in this rich and complex world. The series is based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert (Sandworms of Dune) and Kevin J. Anderson (Paul of Dune). Since viewers tend to watch content on their own time, same-day viewership is becoming less accurate in the current streaming era.
Deadline claims that the series’ quick growth will be advantageous since it suggests that the number of viewers will keep rising with each new episode. The series will surely show some Easter eggs that help connect it to the 2021 film, for example, the creation of the voice, a technique used to manipulate whoever the person targets.
he series has captured the attention of fans of the franchise with its fascinating narratives, intriguing characters and mesmerizing setting. With its strong start and high review marks, Dune: Prophecy is shaping up to be a major success, which could create future spinoffs. The first episode can be streamed on Max, with new episodes slated to be released every Sunday.