HBO and Max’s upcoming series Dune: Prophecy is sticking its hand into the pain box that is New York Comic Con with a panel and interactive experience. In addition, the network has announced upcoming fan screenings of the series, in conjunction with the Alamo Drafthouse.
“We can’t wait for fans to dive into the world of Dune: Prophecy,” said Pia Barlow, Executive Vice President, Originals Marketing, HBO and Max via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “By offering interactive experiences, panels, and special screenings, we’re bringing the epic story of the Sisterhood to life, allowing fans to connect with the series in a whole new way before its premiere this November.”
Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the events of Dune and Dune Part 2, and follows “two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.” Over the course of the series, fans will learn the origin of the Sisterhood, the mysertious organization responsible for pulling so many strings in the Dune universe, or Duniverse if you will. You won’t? All right then.
First up is the “Dune: Prophecy Experience,” which will be set up on the 4th floor Pavillion of the Javits Center. In it, The Voice will command fans to undergo trials in order to join the Sisterhood — and get swag. Is the swag Spice? Unknown as of press time.
Then there’s a panel for the series on Thursday, October 17 at 3pm ET on the Empire Stage, which includes Alison Schapker, executive producer Jordan Goldberg, and cast members Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea and Jessica Barden. They’ll unveil the full trailer for the series, and teases what’s to come.
And then not at NYCC, but a month-ish later, on Thursday, November 7 the Alamo Drafthouse will present fan screenings of the premiere “featuring themed menu items, pre-screening trivia, and other unique elements.” Will the unique elements be Spice? I’m really focused on this, huh?
Dune: Prophecy is currently scheduled to premiere on HBO and Max some time in November. Idle speculation, but given the November 7 date, it’s likely the series will premiere either that upcoming Sunday on HBO, or the following weekend.
Regardless, check out the full info on the experience, panel, and screenings, per HBO, below.
Thursday, October 17 – Sunday, October 20 – “Dune: Prophecy Experience” at NYCC
- Max, in partnership with Droga5, will unveil “The Dune: Prophecy Experience” in the 4th floor Pavilion of the Javits Center. This beautifully rendered activation will transport participants to the mysterious world of Wallach IX, where The Voice will command them to undergo a series of trials reflecting the Sisterhood’s rigorous training methods. Those who heed the commands of the Sisterhood and successfully complete the challenges will be rewarded with exclusive NYCC swag.
Thursday, October 17 (3:00-4:00pm ET) – NYCC Cast and Creatives Panel on the Empire Stage
- Showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, executive producer Jordan Goldberg, and cast members Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea and Jessica Barden will reveal the official trailer and tease what fans can expect from the new series. Immediately following its in-room debut, the trailer will be released globally to the public.
Thursday, November 7 – National Alamo Drafthouse Fan Screenings
- In partnership with Alamo Drafthouse, Max will host a national pre-premiere fan screening program featuring themed menu items, pre-screening trivia, and other unique elements.
