It’s been 40 years since David Lynch’s Dune first brought Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel to the silver screen, and to mark the occasion, the epic space opera will return to theaters once again.
Presented by Fathom Events, the two-day 40th anniversary celebration will land on February 18th and 19th, with many theaters across the country offering a number of showtimes. Tickets for the event are on-sale now, and can be purchased here.
Though modern audiences may sooner think of the 2021 Denis Villeneuve-directed and Timothée Chalamet-starring adaptation of Dune, Lynch’s 1984 version has earned a place in the annals of cinematic history. A controversial subject to some — including Lynch himself, who disavowed the film as a “total failure” after its release — it’s become a cult favorite over the past four decades for its transportive atmosphere, soundtrack by Toto and Brian Eno, and ensemble cast, which included Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Stewart, Sting, and more.
Now, Lynch’s version of the film will return to theaters two weeks ahead of the release of Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, which is scheduled to premiere on March 1st with new additions Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler joining the Chalamet-led cast. And, as Villenevue revealed several years back, work on the third installment is well underway.
As for Lynch’s Dune, the theatrical re-release is the closest fans will get to anything “new.” Though the director softened his view on the film a bit in 2022, informing an interviewer that he’d be open to going “back in” to see if another cut was possible, he also declared that such an endeavor is “not going to happen.” So, if you want to visit Lynch’s take on the harsh desert sands of Arrakis, next month is your golden opportunity to see it on the big screen. Grab your tickets here, and watch the original 1984 trailer below.