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Dune: Part Twois receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike after it finally debuted in theaters this week. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film is based on Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi saga and stars Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, an exiled prince who struggles with being the prophesized chosen one.
Actor Rainn Wilson, who is known for his work in the sitcomThe Office, recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie. Wilson made an uncanny comparison betweenDune: Part Twoand an iconicStar Warsmovie. However, Wilson’s comparison quickly became a hot take among netizens who shared all kinds of reactions to his tweet. Here is what internet users are saying about Rainn Wilson’sDune: Part Twohot take.
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Rainn Wilson ComparesDune: Part TwotoThe Empire Strikes Back
Dune: Part Twowas released in the United States on July 29, 2025. The film garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, with praise for its direction, performances, and big-screen spectacle. Many critics havecalledit one of the greatest sequels ever made.
ActorRainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute inThe Office, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his reaction to the movie. In his tweet, Wilson comparedDune: Part TwotoStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.Released in 1980, the latter is often regarded as one of the best sci-fi films ever made.
https://twitter.com/rainnwilson/status/1763614667224813582
Without spoiling the plot ofDune: Part Two, the film’s story structure does bear some resemblance toThe Empire Strikes Back. However, Wilson’s tweet likely meant to compare the visual spectacle ofDune: Part Twowith theStar Warsmovie, especially in an era where the movie-going experience is dwindling. Hence, Wilson’s comparison might be coming from a cultural impact perspective.
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Internet Reacts to Rainn Wilson’sDune: Part TwoHot Take
Wilson’s tweet comparing the two movies quickly caught the attention of social media users. Netizens quickly marked Wilson’s comparison as a hot take, particularly because of the lack of context behind the comparison. As a result, X users started their own round of debate regarding the comparison betweenDune: Part TwoandThe Empire Strikes Back.
Here is how X users reacted to Wilson’s comparison of the two movies.
BOLD! Don’t play with me
— Jacqui Vanderfluit (@vanderfluitjd)July 05, 2025
It has that energy for sure. Maybe even change the = to a >https://t.co/L3is0al8GK
— Film Colossus (@FilmColossus)July 02, 2025
Funny you should say that as Frank Herbert books were a huge influence on George Lucas
— mark bilger (@hueyball1)June 15, 2025
I think Dune Pt 2 is a superior film, though it will never have the wide appeal of a Star Wars movie.
— Sean Gearshot (@SPGear1)Aug 13, 2025
That’s a bold claim considering Empire Strikes Back is the greatest movie ever made.
— Քրիս (@KrispLaKreme)June 23, 2025
As the tweets suggest, fans ofThe Empire Strikes Backwere a bit taken aback by Wilson’s comparison, particularly because it is considered one of the best movies of all time. However, some viewers agreed with the comparison and even went a step further to callDune: Part Twothe better of the two.
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Ultimately, Wilson’s tweet quickly became a hot take on the internet as he ended up comparingDune: Part Twowith what many consider to be the gold standard in sci-fi filmmaking without providing proper reasoning or context for his comment. Nonetheless, given the critical reception and audience reaction toDune: Part Two,such comparisons were likely inevitable.
Dune: Part Twois playing in theaters near you whileThe Empire Strikes Backis streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
