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It's official - Dune: Prophecy has been renewed for a second season by HBO.

The news comes after a press conference held by HBO and attended by showrunner Alison Schapker, Emily Watson (Vayla Harkonnen), and Olivia Williams (Tula Harkonnen).

"I am thrilled to be able to announce that HBO is picking us up for a season 2," Schapker said at the end of the press conference, "We are so thrilled and so grateful there for their support, their partners at Legendary, and most of all, that we get to continue working with these extraordinary people in front of the camera and behind the camera, that we keep get to keep telling the story that we care so deeply about and get to continue building out our corner of the Dune universe."

At the time of this writing, Popverse is not aware of release or shooting dates for Dune: Prophecy season 2.

Dune: Prophecy season 1, episode six will air (and end the season) on December 22.

Face your fear, and permit it to pass over you and through you with our key guides to all things Dune:

• Dune: Part Two's ending explained,
• All the Dune sequels and TV show prequels that are planned
• Dune watch order
• Which Frank Herbert story Denis Villeneuve believes would make a great Dune: Part Three
• Movies to watch after you've finished Dune
• Sisterhood of Dune ending explained: Understanding the book that Dune: Prophecy was based on

After reading it all, turn to the inner eye to see its path.