Frank Herbert's Dune is getting a fresh audio treatment for the first time in two decades. Macmillan Audio announced today that a brand-new audiobook recording of the classic sci-fi novel will hit digital shelves on November 24, just in time for the highly anticipated Dune: Part Three.
The new recording features a trio of narrators: Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Imani Jade Powers, and Scott Brick. Each brings their own distinct voice to the sprawling desert epic, offering longtime fans and newcomers alike a fresh way to experience the story that started it all.
This release comes at a peak moment for the franchise. Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three is set to hit theaters worldwide on December 18, closing out his trilogy based on Herbert's novels. The film is inspired by Dune: Messiah, the second book in the series, while the first two movies adapted the original Dune—the very novel getting this new audiobook.
For those who prefer gaming, Dune: Awakening recently launched on PlayStation, and developers have teased a wave of new updates and content to keep players exploring Arrakis for months. And on the small screen, HBO's Dune: Prophecy is still awaiting its second season, which wrapped filming back in March. Star Josh Heuston told Collider that the new episodes will be “bigger” than the first season, though no release date has been announced yet.
The new audiobook is priced at $44.99 for the download. It's a perfect companion for a pre-movie rewatch of the films or a deep dive into the source material before Part Three arrives.
Herbert, who passed away 40 years ago, created a universe that continues to expand across every medium. This audiobook is a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy, and a must-have for any serious Dune collector.
For more on the world of Arrakis, check out our list of the best sci-fi horror novels ever written, or revisit Stephen King's 1994 The Stand for another classic adaptation. And if you're in the mood for epic battles, our ranking of the greatest epic war films might be just the thing.
