Steven Spielberg Says Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Films Are ‘Among My Favorite Science-Fiction Movies of All Time’ and ‘I Can’t Wait to See the Third’

Apr 6, 2026 11:49am PT Steven Spielberg Says Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Films Are ‘Among My Favorite Science-Fiction Movies of All Time’ and ‘I Can’t Wait to See the Third’ By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’ Anchor Desk Amid Mom’s Disappearance and Says ‘It’s Good to Be Home’: ‘Ready or Not, Let’s Do the News’ 8 hours ago Sharon Stone Calls Out Sex Scenes for Becoming ‘Blatant, Harsh’ and Leaving Nothing to the Imagination: ‘I Fast Forward. I Don’t Want to See It’ 3 days ago Brian Cox Drags Tarantino, Says Jeremy Strong Has ‘Begged Me to Stop’ Discussing His Method Acting and Disses America for Not Liking Women: ‘The Patriarchy Is a F—ing Mess’ 3 days ago See All Steven Spielberg is returning to the science-fiction genre with this summer’s “ Disclosure Day ,” and he’s starting his press tour by singling out another sci-fi franchise for praise. Gracing the cover of Empire magazine , Spielberg declared Denis Villeneuve ‘s “ Dune ” films some of his favorite sci-fi movies ever made. Villeneuve has “Dune: Part Three” (based on Frank Herbert’s “Dune Messiah”) releasing later this year. “Recently, I’ve loved the ‘Dune’ movies. They are among my favorite science-fiction movies, not just recently, but of all time. Especially the second film,” Speilberg said. “I think [Part Two] is the best movie Denis has ever made. I cannot wait to see the third one. I’m sure he’ll show it to me early. I’m such a fan of his.” Popular on Variety Related Stories 'SNL U.K.' Cold Open Suggests Prince Andrew's Epstein Scandal Is a ‘29-Year Plan' by the MI5 to 'Increase the Likability' of King Charles