Steven Spielberg, one of the greats, is keeping busy. He has a sci-fi blockbuster coming out in June called “Disclosure Day,” but that hasn’t stopped him from religiously watching current movies.
In fact, in an interview with Empire Magazine, Spielberg says he’s been keeping an eye on other directors’ work, including Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies.
“Recently, I’ve loved the Dune movies. They are among my favourite science-fiction movies, not just recently, but of all time. Especially the second film,” he tells Empire. “I think [Part Two] is the best movie Denis has ever made. I cannot wait to see the third one. I’m sure he’ll show it to me early. I’m such a fan of his.”
Back in 2024, Spielberg had gushing words for ‘Dune 2,’ which Villeneuve had screened early for him:
It’s one of the most brilliant science fiction films I’ve ever seen […] That scene surfing the sandworm is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Ever […] The casting is absolutely remarkable […] This has some of the greatest fighting in it.
However, Villeneuve isn’t the only filmmaker catching Spielberg’s attention. Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” has also impressed him—so much so that Spielberg is considering not directing a horror film.
“I haven’t directed a horror film yet, and I’ve always wanted to, and someday I may. But there have been some great horror films out already that satisfy that itch,” he says.
“When I see a great horror film like ‘Weapons,’ I don’t have an itch I need to scratch. I see ‘Weapons,’ and it doesn’t make me want to make a horror film that’s as scary or scarier than ‘Weapons.’ It satisfies me so completely, it actually arrests my desire to someday make a really, really scary movie.”
Technically speaking, if you want to go there, “Jaws” is a horror movie—one of the scariest—and that could be considered Spielberg’s contribution to the genre. There have also been countless stories about how he ghost-directed “Poltergeist,” although he never received credit for the work.
Today, “Dune: Part Three” tickets went on sale, this time non-premium formats were made available, and it was all accompanied by a brand-new teaser—and the footage is stunning.