Dune: Double Bill at the Rio Theatre
Schedule
Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
The Rio Theatre | Vancouver, BC
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“How dare you use the voice on me!”Director Denis Villeneuve‘s (BLADE RUNNER 2049, ARRIVAL, INCENDIES) highly lauded, feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel, “Dune.” A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, DUNE tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Currently nominated for a whopping ten Oscars, the film stars Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaacs, Jason Momoa, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya.
“Denis Villeneuve’s new big-screen adaptation underlines why generations have been fascinated by the story.” (VOX)
“It was such an incredible technical achievement that I was blown away by it over and over again.” (Filmweek / NPR)
“A spicy journey to an amazing future.” (ScreenCrush)
“A gorgeous sensory immersion that holds us in its spell for hours, with an ending that sparks yearning to see what comes next.” (Salon.com)
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Friday, January 16
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change.
Single and double bill film tickets at www.riotheatretickets.ca
Save $7 when you make it a DUNE Double Bill with DUNE: PART TWO at 9:30 pm!
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DUNE (Denis Villeneuve, 2021 / PG / 155 mins) Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <info> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.No refunds, transfers, or exchanges.
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