Where Chani Goes At The End Of Dune 2 & What It Means For Dune 3

The ending of Dune: Part Two left many questions unanswered and caused viewers to wonder where Chani was going on the sandworm and what it means for Dune 3. Paul did change, though, after drinking the Water of Life and because of the visions and dreams Paul had. In the end, Paul chooses to begin his holy war, but Chani can't go along with it any longer, especially after Paul betrays her by taking the hand of Princess Irulan in marriage. That decision only widened the rift between Paul and Chani, and she left him and his Fremen followers by riding a sandworm away from the capital city of Arrakeen. That series of events was a crucial departure from Frank Herbert's books, however, so the next parts of Chani's story in the movies remain uncertain. While there aren't book details to tell where she's heading, the movie left clues about her possible and set up Villeneuve's take on Dune Messiah. What Happens To Chani In Dune 2 Chani Is Betrayed By Paul After Guiding Him Throughout The Film Chani, played by Zendaya, is first introduced in Dune (2021) as a mysterious subject in Paul's visions. He encounters Chani and the Fremen at the end of the first film and integrates into their society for a large part of the second movie. Chani eventually becomes a romantic interest for Paul and the two appear to be falling in love as Paul ascends the ranks of the Fremen as the Lisan al Gaib. Chani is one of Paul's biggest supporters who also guides him in the ways of the Fremen. Throughout Dune: Part Two, Chani is right by Paul's side as he becomes celebrated by the Fremen as Muad'Dib. At the end of Dune: Part Two, Chani is betrayed by Paul's decision to marry Princess Irulan after he defeats Feyd-Rautha and demands himself to be acknowledged as the new Emperor. Although it is clear that Paul has true feelings for Chani and is supportive of all she has done for him, Paul's inner Harkonnen is revealed and his lust for power is firmly established. Taking Irulan's hand in marriage is a strategic play for Paul to ensure his reign as the newly self-appointed Emperor. Chani Is Likely Returning To The Fremen's South Sietch Feyd-rautha Destroyed The Northern Sietch Chani never believed in the Lisan al Gaib prophecy, and she disagreed with many parts of the Fremen religion. Though she had her problems with Paul's new role as a messiah figure to the Fremen, the most likely place she went would have brought her into the heart of that fanaticism. Chani likely went back to the Southern Sietch, despite its religious fervor, since Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen destroyed the Northern Sietch. She probably did this mainly to escape Paul's direct influence, as even though he had followers in the South, she could avoid his leadership and maintain her independence there. Chani Leaving On A Sandworm In Dune 2 Sets Up A Different Dune 3 Role Chani And Paul's Relationship Will Be Forever Strained Chani played a big role in Dune Messiah, and she'll likely be just as important in Dune 3. Her character can't have the same arc anymore, though, as in the book she stayed with Paul. Without Chani's influence, Paul would be even further removed from his original motivations, which could lead him to commit to his holy war even further. While it seems likely that Chani went to the Southern Sietch, there is simply no way to tell what happened to her in Dune: Part Two at this point... Chani's ending in Dune: Part Two may have strayed from her storyline in the books, but it worked perfectly for the movie. Her decision to leave on the sandworm came from a place of deep pain, and the betrayal she felt at Paul's actions became the most emotional part of the story's ending. "At the end of the second film, Chani is obviously feeling a sense of betrayal towards Paul and how the relationship has crumbled," he said. He added that in the third film, Denis Villeneuve weaves in storylines that were not explicit in the book, and that this is where Villeneuve "took the most creative liberty." It also serves to make Dune 3 even more intriguing and anticipated. While it seems likely that Chani went to the Southern Sietch, there is simply no way to tell what happened to her in Dune: Part Two at this point, and only Dune 3 can provide definitive answers. What Happens To Chani In The Dune Books Paul Is Much More Transparent With Chani In The Original Novel Chani was rightfully furious at Paul at the end of Dune: Part Two, although Paul's betrayal in the original novel was much less of a backstabbing moment and more of a mature and purely political power play, which Chani understood. Paul tells Chani at the end of the Dune book his true intentions, reminding her that even though Irulan would be his wife for strategic purposes, his heart belongs to Chani. Every Dune Book Book Release Date Dune 1965 Dune Messiah 1969 Children of Dune 1976 God Emperor of Dune 1981 Heretics of Dune 1984 Chapterhouse: Dune 1985 House Atreides 1999 House Harkonnen 2000 House Corrino 2001 The Butlerian Jihad 2002 The Machine Crusade 2003 The Battle of Corrin 2004 Hunters of Dune 2006 Sandworms of Dune 2007 Paul of Dune 2008 The Winds of Dune 2009 Sisterhood of Dune 2012 Mentats of Dune 2014 Navigators of Dune 2016 The Duke of Caladan 2020 The Lady of Caladan 2021 The Heir of Caladan 2022 Princess of Dune 2023 The Dune book ends on a more profound, uplifting note about Paul's feelings for Chani. Dune: Messiah, the second book of the Dune book series and the foundation for Dune 3, takes place twelve years after the events of Dune. During that time, Paul remained loyal to Chani and his promise that only she would have his heart and bear his children. In Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, Chani is Paul's Fremen concubine and true love, while Princess Irulan is his wife in a political marriage. The true threat in Dune Messiah comes to Chani and the unborn heir to Paul's dynasty. As the Emperor's wife, and a highborn trained by the Bene Gesserit, Irulan works in the shadows to try and prevent Chani from having Paul's children and eventual heirs by secretly giving her contraceptives. Chani resorts to a completely holistic and ancient Fremen diet to boost her chances of fertility in future installments of Dune. Chani becomes pregnant anyway in Dune Messiah, and Paul foresees that her pregnancy will lead to her death. Chani dies giving birth to twins, Leto and Ghanima, and the trauma of her death awakens Duncan Idaho's full consciousness in Hayt's body. Paul leaves his sister Alia as regent for the twins. Could Chani Be The True Hero Of Dune? Chani's View Of Paul Is Essential To The Future Of The Franchise While Dune: Part Two is still very much the story of Paul Atreides, the way the movie uses Chani makes her seem more like the hero of the sequel and could hint at further plans for the character in the future. Seeing Paul prove himself to the Fremen people and get revenge on those who betrayed his father is a rousing conclusion to the epic story. However, the perspective from which Denis Villeneuve tells the story is essential for predicting what comes next. Villeneuve shows so much of his ascension to power through the eyes of Chani who regards him with concern and fear. Had Dune simply been told from Paul's perspective, it would have been easy to see him as a clear heroic figure. However, Villeneuve shows so much of his ascension to power through the eyes of Chani who regards him with concern and fear. The scene of Paul riding the worm for the first time is a key example. It is a triumphant moment with Chani initially filled with pride and relief that he accomplished it. However, those emotions turn to worry as she sees how the rest of the Fremen are reacting, seeing it as proof of his godliness. The more of this story that Villeneuve tells, the more it becomes apparent that it is building to a story about Paul's height of power becoming too dangerous and becoming the very thing he fought to bring down. The fact that the movies are making Chani the one character who seems to recognize the path that Paul is on suggests that she will take on the hero role of the franchise while Paul slips deeper into the corruption of power. Having Chani leave at the end of Dune: Part Two could hint at her forming a plan to stop Paul in Dune: Part Three. Release Date February 27, 2024 Runtime 167 minutes Director Denis Villeneuve Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family's devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe's future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.