‘Dune: Part Two’ Premieres Early for Dying Fan in Quebec Palliative Care Home

Director Denis Villeneuve fulfills a Quebec man’s final wish by arranging a special screening of his film more than a month before its global release.

A Quebec man's dying wish to see ‘Dune: Part Two’ before his death was granted by director Denis Villeneuve, who arranged for a special screening at a palliative care center.
The film was shown on Villeneuve’s laptop more than six weeks ahead of its worldwide release, in a room where everyone signed waivers to maintain secrecy.
Despite his excitement, the man fell asleep before the movie ended and passed away shortly after, never seeing the film’s conclusion.
Villeneuve and his wife, producer Tanya Lapointe, were moved by the man’s passion, emphasizing that fulfilling such wishes is why they make films.
The gesture has been praised as a testament to the power of cinema and compassion, with the film subsequently becoming a hit, grossing $178.5 million in its opening weekend.