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Since Denis Villeneuve’sDunehit the screen, the saga has gained a ton of new fans, with people excited to dive into another side of the story through the upcomingDune: Prophecyseries. The first full trailer just dropped, and it’s packed with intense scenes, including some epic shots of those massive sandworms.
However, since the show is set ten thousand years before Paul Atreides’ birth, will fans finally learn where the creatures of Arrakis came from? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Even Villeneuve hasn’t been able to explain it. To make things more complicated, Frank Herbert, the author of the books, chose not to dive into that mystery either. But could there still be a hint about it on screen?
Dune: ProphecyWon’t Reveal The Origin Of The Sandworms
Sci-fi often needs to be handled carefully in films and series because the world-building and universe need to be explained for the audience to follow along. Sometimes, though, certain details might not even matter that much — like inDune.
Following the release of two films fromDenis Villeneuve‘s vision of the saga, the seriesDune: Prophecyis set to premiere in about a month, exploring a new storyline and the origins of the intergalactic feudal universe. This spin-off aims to dive deeper into the creation of the system.
Because of this, it would make sense for some mysteries to be revealed. Villeneuve’s films provided a lot of context within theDuneuniverse — enough to help audiences grasp the overarching story. Those who left the theater confused after the first part likely gained a clearer understanding of the political, cultural, and religious themes inDune: Part Two.
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Even so, the creatures that produce the Mélange might be the one mystery that stays unanswered, and it’s something audiences need to be aware of to avoid raising too many expectations.
In thetrailerforDune: Prophecy, the creatures look incredibly imposing, which already guarantees that the story of the series will not, in fact, be told as if the planet didn’t already have them. Also, it’s still unclear whether the Fremen will make an appearance, as the plot primarily focuses on the Bene Gesserit and the Empire.
Also, the scenes featuring the worms suggest a different angle due to the plot’s focus. It seems like they might be portrayed as villains this time, in contrast to their depiction in the films, where the Fremen viewed them not as monsters but as representations of a god.
What Do The Books Say About The Sandworms InDune?
In the books,Frank Herbertprovided very little detail about the sandworms, keeping them a mystery for those who enjoy piecing together every plot point.
Known as Shai-Hulud to the Fremen, they are referenced as having originated from a planet other than Arrakis. Their overbreeding led to the desertification of the desert planet, which initially had lakes and oceans like other places. This drastic change occurred as a survival mechanism.
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InDune, the origin of the sandworms is largely shrouded in mystery, making it difficult to understand them in depth. One speculation is that they could be accidental invaders, or that they were deliberately brought to Arrakis because it was the ideal environment for them to produce the spice.
While the exact origin may be unclear, considering whatDune: Prophecyseems to explore, it’s possible that the sandworms were initially viewed as living weapons intended to devastate a planet. However, this remains just a theory.
On social media, fans have already started to speculate on the topic:
Since Herbert wanted to keep theorigin of the spicea mystery, he might’ve done the same with the worms — after all, one thing leads to another. The literary saga offers a few insights into them in specific passages that leave room for interpretation. Hopefully, the series at least attempts to explore this somehow, and makes it more official for the fans.
Dune: Prophecywill be debuting on HBO and Max on November 17.
Catherine Delgado
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A geek enthusiast of fantasy and sci-fi, Catherine is also a screenwriter, completely obsessed with pop culture. Graduated in Audiovisual Production, she creates characters and writes about fictional universes when not writing articles, binge-watching shows, or reading sagas.
