DUNE PART 2 Explained: The Meaning Of Paul's Visions

Paul Atreides visions in Dune Part 2 explained. The Dune Part 2 ending and full movie has left fans and viewers with many questions, especially those who haven't read Frank Herbert's science fiction novel. The future visions of Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica and Chani are just some of the elements that a Dune Messiah will address. In this breakdown of Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part 2, I've explained all of Paul's visions and things you missed. There are heavy spoilers in this video.

Paul Atreides leads nomadic tribes in a battle to control the desert planet Arrakis. Dune is an upcoming epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve with a screenplay by Jon Spaihts, Villeneuve, and Eric Roth. The film is an international co-production of Canada, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It is the first of a planned two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, which will cover roughly the first half of the book. The film stars an ensemble cast including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Dune Part 2 Visions Explained
3:54 The Deeper Meaning Of Paul's Visions
5:33 Holy War Vision Explained
8:14 Chani Death Vision Explained
9:49 Alia Atreides And Jamis Vision Explained
12:24 Paul Atreides Book Vision And The Baron's Death Scene

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DUNE PART 2 Explained: The Meaning Of Paul's Visions

[CortexVideos]

In this video, I discuss Paul's visions in Dune Part 2 and how some of them might link into Dune Messiah.

[AngiMP]

So good. I so agree with the Chani vision. We know this vision is not yet realized, because Paul runs up to examine Chani's face, and she is fine. And later he worries about the vision of losing her, suggesting he knows this reality behind the vision is still looming.

I love how the ambiguity of this vision is treated in the film. When Paul says "if I go south I might lose you, " Chani doesn't realize Paul is talking about losing her in terms of death. She responds as if he means losing the relationship with her. Similarly, a lot of people are reacting to Chani leaving Paul at the end of the film. But he has done what he did to avoid (well, attempt to avoid) what he saw as the true loss, his true fear, the ultimately loss: her death.

I think it's fascinating how we don't get any visions after Paul drinks the water of life. Such a good narrative shift to keep us in the dark about Paul's more sharp visions.

[carpeimodiem]

13:17 YES!! This is the last piece of the puzzle to prove my theory that this Paul we see in the films is internationally choosing a different path from the books. That he can see the path in the books. And is directly changing course. And that this was Denis Villeneuve's plan all along.

I believe Denis looked at the books, and thought of ways to better adapt them while (A) not upsetting the book fans, (B) making a pure trilogy for Paul's arc that doesn't get lost in the sauce of the story following Messiah. And (C) makes for a surprising conclusion, that becomes more unpredictable and exciting as the trilogy unfolds. All tied together with a perfectly simple explanation as to why the films mostly differ from the books.

Think about it, if you took someone who knew nothing about Dune and had them watch both films. And then you handed them a copy of Messiah and said "here's the end of the trilogy." Giving them nooo other information about the first book. Apart from the obvious confusion, they'd be disappointed. "What, that's it? It ends there? No more? Oh that sucks..."

This is essentially the reason why the scifi network made the mini-series combine Messiah and Children of Dune. And if you showed it to that person, they'd still say "oh god no. That's not very interesting compared to the story in the first 2 films. Even if Denis made it.

This is the problem Denis will blow all of our minds with. By revealing in part 3 that Paul intentionally avoided the path leading to Dune Messiah. Which he did by drinking the water of life before his sister was even born. "Hello grandfather". The questions are: why did Paul choose this path? Where does this path lead? And what did it cost Paul to switch lanes?

I believe the why is Chani. To save her life. And possibly the life of their unborn son "baby Leto". By drinking the water two years earlier than in the books. And turning Chani against him.

Had Paul stayed in the desert with Chani another two years before taking the water of life, their love would have been unbreakable. Where Chani would eventually come to believe in Paul as the Lisan Al-Gaib. Where their resolve is only strengthened by the murder of their son.

On this path, she would become his faithful concubine. And die in childbirth. But now, perhaps Paul has even spared her from that. And instead given her a life with their son. Who we might meet in part 3. Who would be the same age as Alia. Paul's sister.

This path also leads Chani to easily become the face of the Freman rebellion in part 3. A very significant aspect of Messiah.

In the Dune films, Paul has visions of Chani from the books. Where they're both in matching black ceremonial garb. Watching over the holy war. She is clearly a believer in these flashes of prescience. What we book fans were all expecting to be the actual story we were watching. But that's just another bead crumb Denis has left us. Because Chani is obviously not that person now. She went off to blaze her own trail. Nowhere near being the ride-or-die queen we saw in his vision.

Another vision Paul has in the films is where Chani actually stabs Paul. And I believe that could very well be the path he's on now.

Denis is so creative. He proved beyond a measure of a doubt how well he can dance with source material in Blade Runner 2049. The original film adapted a book. And was used as a vehicle in the late 70's to project what could be seen then as a potential dystopian future. One that never came to be in our world 30 years later. But Denis took that world as it was laid out, and projected it into its own future, 30 years later. Both in the film and real life.

A mind like that could see the visions Paul had in the books and say "what could this other path look like? Why would he make a different choice? And how do I bring that to life without damaging the IP?" It's the same thought process as his work with 2049!

Jamis is the key. Paul is able to access splinters in a parallel timeline. After seeing visions of Chani's death, (which initially made him want to give up his own life to the Harkonnens while everyone else went south), he calls to Jamis. Asking for his help. Once he's told he needs to see as far as he can see, Paul slowly comes to terms with it.

This is a very important moment. When Chani comes to see Paul is absolutely defeated. He is in the ultimate no-win situation for the first time. It's about the visions we see. But also must be about the visions we haven't seen. Because clearly his main concern is now losing Chani. Paul tells her as much. And is completely inconsolable. He knows what's going to happen. And Chani is not ready. She can't imagine in that moment any scenario where he would lose her love. But he knows it. Before the audience has any idea that's possible.

He's got tears in his eyes. Her kiss does nothing. Imagine for a second... He's totally in love. Their life together is just beginning. They have a child on the way and she doesn't even know it. And now he has to choose between her love... Which leads to their child's death and her death later on giving birth. Or option B... making Chani absolutely hate him for god knows how long. Or option C... Staying behind and letting himself get killed. Which almost certainly results in the death of Chani by fire (like we saw in his visions), along with all the Freman. Without Paul's help now, they would then be doomed.

So the book is option A. The film is option B. I believe Denis will have them reconcile 18 years later.

We might catch a glimpse of the last stand of the Great Houses in the holy war for the final film's act one. Events leading to the surviving houses bending the knee to Paul as their emperor. Maybe 40 minutes or so to start off part 3 with a monstrous bang. Which would be a great thing to see come alive on screen. Something like a 5-10 year jump from part 2.

I imagine the real story of part 3 will begin once they've skipped ahead to 18 years. Which is easier for modern audiences to take in than 14 year olds doing adult things. Alia killing the Baron on screen alone would have given part 2 an R rating. So they'll change that so she's an adult in part 3. And keep the PG-13.

This story is where Denis will really play jazz. As a psychedelic cold war. The ultimate spy vs spy plot. The adults from part 2 will all be familiar to us. And I believe they may actually write in three characters, all Alia's age. Her, grown baby Leto the Freman rebel (who may not yet know his father is his swarn enemy), and possibly even Marie Fenring. The daughter of Lady Margot and Feyd Rautha.

Lady Margot was so good in part 2, I highly doubt Denis would leave her as a one-off. And what better way to weave her into the fold than a plot with her daughter to avenge her father's death. I mean, if they bring back Margot in part 3, it would make less sense if they left her daughter out completely. The question is to what extent? The full throttle Marie Fenring would be preborn. Perhaps in this path, Reverend Helen would anticipate needing someone to contend with Paul, Jessica and Alia down the line. And might have ordered Margot to consume abundant spice of even the water of life.

Princesses Irulan's plot, if the above is how it happens, wouldn't be doing the contraception plot. But once learning of Paul's son and aire, she could easily carry the same theme by trying to have Leto and Chani assassinated.

In that case, Paul's primary concerns would be to reconcile with Chani and their son. To influence others to her cause (keeping the desert dry). And to protect them from his enemies.

You have the same motivations for the other characters as in the Messiah book. Just playing out differently. With Jessica probably more involved at some point.

Absolute chaos and "plans within plans" madness. Gurney and Stilgar sacrificing themselves to save Paul and his family. Paul possibly getting stabbed by Chani in order for her to finally understand why he did what he did. A huge moment for them and the audience. Paul being a dad while it lasts. And another no win situation. Where Paul has to sacrifice himself to save Chani and their son. And turning the tide towards saving Arrakis.

Because Alia didn't kill the Baron, meaning she probably won't go crazy with his visions, I believe she might give the audience a teaser to the story continuing. Possibly a final moment in the film where she allows a baby sandworm to crawl around her hand and arm as they close to credits. Hinting at the golden path. With full closure for the audience. Maybe with Chani's voice for a closing monologue while watching Alia in the desert. And one final look at the beautiful Arrakis.

Anything can happen. Denis has gone totally off road! And thanks to you... I'd like to officially call this path "Hello Grandfather"

[brotherjohnnyxXxX]

Agreed! The destruction of Sietch Tabr and Paul's inability to predict it, along with the visions of Chani and Jamis is what lead him to drink the water of life, which allowed him to see the narrow way through, and ultimately embrace the prophesy of the Lisan al Gaib, which unleashed a bloody jihad across the galaxy.

[gagaloverk]

People’s opinions on part two have been so baffling, it was the same with part one but it really takes the cake with part two. People really aren’t thinking at all, they want to be handheld through everything and want a traditional linear beginning, middle and end - it’s so frustrating 😩😣

[Ericortiz_arts]

It now makes sense on Paul's early visions from part 1 where he is potentially stabbed by Chani, who appeared to lure him in with a loving hug and then stabs him. Imagine meeting her after all that in real life and not knowing for certain if she'll eventually kill him. That is a crazy amount of trust.

[PeloquinDavid]

That vision of Jessica walking towards the sunset in the desert also has a particular feature that is VERY odd for the first book: the sky over the desert is full of clouds - and not clouds of sand whipped up by corriolus storms...

Like the vision of the adult Alia, it's a confused and much "wetter" vision drawing on scenes from later books - more "Children" and the later ones still than from "Messiah", in fact, if memory serves me...

[Jensen-C]

i rewatched dune part 1 and when he goes down from the ship and is getting attacked by the worm at the spice mine, he says "I recognize your footsteps old man" I think this is foreshadowing for when he says the same thing in dune part 2 when meeting him as a smuggler

[Caiphex]

Audio Quality sounds a smidge worse in this one at the start. Not sure if it was recorded differently or if the mic needed to lock in as you went but sounds a little more like you recorded where reverb was prone. A bit less clean audio

[dimbose]

I really want to this but maybe save it for after Dune 3 arrive.

[censortube]

6:38 - who wouldn't follow that ? ;)

[hvitekristesdod]

One of the main themes is the curse of prophecy. Seeing the future has a way of setting the future in stone. And this is a universe where there are myriad beings who have prescient abilities due to the spice melange. All of these minds co-create the future that ends up happening just by seeing it. As Paul says about his fate: “It set itself in motion.” Humanity’s curse is it’s addiction to power and the power that spice offers. Absolute control of our own fates ends up taking away our free will. The Golden Path ends up being freedom from prescience itself

I have no idea what will happen in the third film but great video! Perhaps Paul will be the one to unite with the sandtrouts instead of his son on this alternate timeline of sorts. I’d be down for a cinematic vision of Paul as the God Emperor

[ClaudiaParisHill]

I can only say Thank you for to explain all. I hope only in the end, that's Chani and Paul are together, became children and that's between everyone are back alive in peace With ✌🏽and love, take care Claudia-Paris

[prahladsethi]

Am I the only one here who liked Part one more than Part 2 ?

[Maya_Ruinz]

Finally someone gets it! been saying this since the first movie, that Paul’s visions are reversed in many ways just like his vision with Jamis in Part One where he is stabbed it shows him falling just like Jamis and Jamis holds his hand as he dies.

There are still many visions seen in the first film that we may yet see, like the scene where Chani stabs him in the side or when Chani and Paul are standing together on a ship watching the Fremen cheer on a planet that could be Caladan.

[Nolimitsbestfriend]

i swear we see ghanema and leto in one of the visions when he puts his on the sand before having his final fragmented vision

[talaumaga]

I enjoyed part 1 - that's why I was interested in seeing part 2. Paul does a fantastic job in leading the Frennen's into a stunning victory against the Harkannan's and saving his home world. That's, what? 80 years of an occupation and finally liberation for his people. That to me is a great achievement and a fitting ending. But you end this 2-parter with Paul saying we now take this war from a global one to pretty much across the whole galaxy - this is how it ends and this is supposed to be a fantastic ending? If this ends here I think that would suck. But even if we somehow make a third movie I can't see how you can make a plausible story of how a colony who fought for 80 years just to win their world back then takes it to the rest of the galaxy in just one movie. But then, Denis proved a lot of people wrong when they said it was impossible to make Dune into a movie. Maybe he can. No, I did not read the book Dune until after I had watched Part 2 so I could see this movie from the perspective of a movie-goer. And I won't read Dune Messiah until a third movie comes out. I do hope a third movie comes out. But, if necessary make it a 2-parter if you need to do the story on the big screen anything worthy of it being epic.

[datdudeinred]

Just when you think you've understood everything from part 1 & 2 😂

[imposter]

Can someone explain why Desert Spring tears saved his life?

[talaumaga]

Oh, one other thing. In Part 2 Paul is going to great lengths to avoid a Jihad because he doesn't want billions of lives lost. But then in the end he does it anyway. It wasn't an ending I was expecting. Again, it's mind-boggling to me to think you could end it there and say this 2-part movie was epic. For those who've read the books you know how it ends, but for someone who is only getting this from watching the 2 movies you're left wondering well WTF. Don't get me wrong, everything leading up to the thrilling fight between Paul and Feyd was epic. It would be nice to know though, if Paul's decision to go down this path was the right one.