How do ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Furiosa’ stack up against top sci-fi hits?
At their best, sci-fi movies can ring up massive box-office returns and gain serious awards-season traction, with the original “Avatar” and “Star Wars” just two top examples. This year, there are two sci-fi contenders hoping to grab little gold men: “Dune: Part Two” has already grossed $714.4 million worldwide, 75% more than its 2021 predecessor, which won six Oscars. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” has earned $173.8 million globally, considerably below “Mad Max: Fury Road,” a 2015 release that earned $380.4 million globally and similarly snagged six statuettes. Neither contender nor their predecessors rank among the top 10, a list dominated by movies from the 21st century amid higher ticket prices, with 1993’s “Jurassic Park” the sole exception.
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