the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a secretive and powerful political sect. The six-episode first season, which concluded in December 2024, chronicled Valya’s rise to power within the Sisterhood and her complex relationship with her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) as they set out to cement the Imperium's control of the planet Arrakis.
In an interview with ScreenRant's Tatiana Hullender at the Sundance Film Festival, Watson revealed Dune: Prophecy season 2 will begin filming in fall 2025. While discussing the project, Watson shared her excitement for the season of Dune: Prophecy. Since she does not know where Valya's story is headed, she is eager to see what will happen next to her powerful and complex character. Check out Watson's comments below:
I think we are going to start in the fall, and I don’t know anything [about Valya’s story]. I know nothing, so I’m just as excited as you are.
What Dune: Prophecy’s Filming Update Means
Season 2 Will Push The Sisterhood's Bloodstained Legacy Forward
The news of season 2’s filming comes on the heels of an explosive Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale that left several storylines in flux. Valya Harkonnen ended the season fleeing to Arrakis alongside Princess Ynez and Keiran Atreides where they might uncover the truth about Desmond Hart's fear-spreading plague powers. Meanwhile, the Sisterhood is pulled further from the Harkonnens as Mother Dorotea, resurrected through Lila’s body, establishes a following among the acolytes and circumvents Valya’s breeding plan. While the Imperial throne remains vacant, the Sisterhood becomes vulnerable to new threats.
5 Reasons To Be Optimistic For Dune: Prophecy Season 2 Despite Season 1 Being So Divisive
There are several reasons to get excited about HBO's Dune: Prophecy season 2 following the divisive Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale.
With season 2 underway, Dune: Prophecy will return with answers to some of the searing questions. The sophomore season will likely continue Valya’s quest to uncover the hidden enemy behind Hart's Thinking Machine virus while securing Ynez’s position on the throne. The stakes are likely to escalate as Dorotea consolidates power within the Sisterhood and Desmond Hart, now an even greater wildcard, grows closer to Empress Natalya. Meanwhile, the brewing tension between Valya and Dorotea could push the Sisterhood toward a full-blown civil war as Tula remains behind bars.
Our Take On Dune: Prophecy Season 2
The Spice Must Flow, And So Must The Drama
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The fall filming window suggests Dune: Prophecy season 2 could debut in 2026, giving fans ample opportunity to revisit the sprawling political and spiritual intrigues of the Sisterhood. While Dune: Prophecy has received mixed reviews, Valya Harkonnen nonetheless emerges as an unrelentless force as the steely, beating heart of the Bene Gesserit. Her pursuit of power remains the most interesting and grounded part of the prequel. With so many twists and mysteries yet to unravel, and Watson's compelling performance, Dune: Prophecy has the potential to solidify its place as a critical pillar of the Dune saga.
Dune: Prophecy
- Release Date
- November 17, 2024
- Showrunner
- Alison Schapker
- Directors
- Anna Foerster
Cast
Emily WatsonMother Superior Valya Harkonnen
Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen
WHERE TO WATCH
- Writers
- Diane Ademu-John, Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert
- Franchise(s)
- Dune
- Creator(s)
- Diane Ademu-John, Alison Schapker
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