Netflix bids farewell to acclaimed five-time Oscar-nominated film in forthcoming week, leaving distraught viewers in its wake
In a significant shift for sci-fi enthusiasts, it has been announced that Dune: Part Two, the critically acclaimed sequel to the 2021 box-office hit, will no longer be available on Netflix from July 1, 2025. This decision is a result of the expiration of the film's licensing or distribution agreement with Netflix, a common occurrence in the streaming industry that often leads to popular movies and shows rotating off the platform.
Set for release in 2024, Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve, continues the epic journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen, embarking on a warpath of revenge. The film, which also stars Austin Butler and Rebecca Ferguson, has been a five-time Oscar nominee and won two awards in 2025 for Best Sound and Best Special Visual Effects.
The departure of Dune: Part Two from Netflix comes as the streaming giant is making way for new content. In a similar move, the entire Twilight saga, the films Oceans, and Annabelle, as well as other titles, will also be leaving Netflix in July 2023. However, it remains unclear whether the departure of Dune: Part Two will be permanent or if the film will find a new home on another streaming platform.
For those who wish to catch Dune: Part Two before it leaves Netflix, the film can currently be rented via Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and NOW TV. Fans are also eagerly anticipating the release of Dune: Awakening, described as the most ambitious survival game ever.
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[1] "Netflix regularly removes content when contracts with studios or rights holders expire or are not renewed." [2] "This is a common practice that causes many popular movies and shows, including Dune: Part Two, to leave the platform periodically." [3] "The title will no longer be available for streaming once the licensing deal ends." [4] "Dune: Part Two is leaving Netflix on July 1, 2025, due to the expiration of its licensing or distribution agreement with Netflix." [5] "The departure of Dune: Part Two from Netflix reflects the end of their streaming rights for the film rather than any specific problem with the movie or service."
- "Despite its popularity, movies like Dune: Part Two and various others, such as the Twilight saga and the Oceans films, often leave streaming platforms like Netflix when their licensing or distribution agreements expire."
- "To keep up with the latest entertainment and avoid missing out on popular titles like Dune: Part Two, it's a good idea to seek alternative means for viewing, such as renting the movie on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime, or NOW TV."
