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Travel all the way to Arrakis — without leaving California.
A new interactive exhibit in Downtown LA invites Dune fans to step into the world of the sci-fi franchise, offering an immersive experience featuring original props, costumes and unseen footage from the films.
Dune: The Experience will run from late November to February in Downtown LA’s Arts District at 330 S Alameda Street.
A new interactive ‘Dune’ experience is coming to Downtown LA this fall. Dune: The Immersive Exhibition
The exhibit comes just in time for the release of the third Dune film, Dune: Messiah, which hits theaters on December 18.
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The experience will bring to life some of the most iconic elements of the triology, including authentic props used on screen like Paul Atreides’ throne and a Navigator’s sarcophagus.
Dune: The Experience will feature about a dozen rooms, including a screening venue showing unseen footage from the films, and an exclusive interview with Director Denis Villeneuve.
Interactive elements will also be on-site, including the chance to learn the Fremen sidewalk and take on the iconic Bene Gesserit test by sticking your hand into the mysterious box.
The immersive experience will feature props and costumes from the film, as well as broadcast unseen footage. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
“I don’t want to spoil exactly what happens when you put your hand in the box, but it is intended to be somewhat shocking, participatory and to put people on edge,” Rob Shalhoub, a team lead at Fever, who is producing the experience along with Legendary Entertainment, told the LA Times.
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“It really immerses you into the intensity of these films, where you’re up close and personal with these characters.”
The film’s infamous Bene Gesserit box is part of the exhibit, allowing guests to undergo the challenge shown in the film. Dune: The Immersive Exhibition
Tickets for “Dune: The Experience” go on sale on October 7. Dune: The Immersive Exhibition
The experience will feature a bar serving Dune-themed cocktails and bites, along with exclusive merchandise for sale.
Attendees can even snap a photo with a “colossal” sandworm or put their navigational skills to the test by making their way through a labyrinth guided by floating glowglobes.
Tickets for “Dune: The Experience” go on sale Oct. 7 at 9 a.m., with prices ranging from $30 to $45.
Superfans can get a jump on tickets by joining the waitlist, which is open now for presale access.
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