Prophecy release date, time, cast, how to watch prequel series

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“Dune: Prophecy,” premiering this weekend on HBO, will follow the rise of the Bene Gesserit, the enigmatic group of women with supernatural powers.

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The Bene Gesserit, a shadowy sect of powerful women, is apparently behind all the political machinations in Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movie.

But the group known for their ability to use “the voice” to control others didn’t accumulate that influence overnight. In fact, it took thousands of years for the Bene Gesserit to grow into one of the most formidable factions in the “Dune” universe, first created by Frank Herbert in his series of novels.

Before they orchestrated the birth of Paul Atreides, who was to be a super powerful being known as theirs Kwisatz HaderachThe Bene Gesserit was simply a sisterhood—albeit one with lofty ambitions.

“Dune: Prophecy,” a series set to debut this weekend on HBO and Max, will serve as a prequel series to Villeneuve’s two films, exploring how that sisterhood evolved into the mega-influential Bene Gesserit. Set 10,000 years before the events of the Dune films starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the series will also detail how the Atreides and Harkonnens became bitter rivals.

Here’s everything to know about the series, including a trailer, its cast and when and how to watch it.

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When does ‘Dune: Prophecy’ premiere?

“Dune: Prophecy” will have its one-hour premiere at 9pm EST on Sunday.

According to an episode description, the series premiere will chronicle the beginnings of a plan hatched by a mysterious sisterhood that will one day become the Bene Gesserit to put one of their own on the Imperial throne.

Where to watch ‘Dune: Prophecy’

“Dune: Prophecy” will be shown HBO’s TV channel and will be available to stream on Max, HBO’s streaming service.

Max subscription plans starting at $9.99 per month with ads, which allows users to stream on up to two devices at once. Ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 per month, which includes the added ability to download up to 30 titles to watch on the go. The highest tier, which is $20.99 per month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.

HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.

Trailer for ‘Dune: Prophecy’

‘Dune: Prophecy’ cast

Harkonnens, pre-Bene Gesserit sisters and even an Atreides will be portrayed by a large ensemble cast across its eight-episode debut season.

Here’s a look:

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