Recently, actor Kyle MacLachlan has made headlines by claiming that the 1984 film Dune, which he starred in, is inferior to its sequel, Children of Dune. MacLachlan’s comments have sparked a debate among fans of the franchise, with some agreeing with his assessment and others disagreeing.

The original Dune movie was based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name, and was directed by David Lynch. It follows the story of Paul Atreides, a nobleman who is sent to the desert planet Arrakis to take control of the spice melange, a valuable resource that is essential to interstellar travel. The film was a commercial and critical failure, and was widely panned for its confusing plot and lack of character development.

In contrast, the 2003 miniseries Children of Dune was based on the second and third books in Herbert’s Dune series. It was directed by Greg Yaitanes and starred MacLachlan as Duke Leto Atreides. The miniseries was much better received than the original film, with critics praising its complex plot and strong performances.

MacLachlan’s claim that Children of Dune is superior to the original film has been met with both agreement and disagreement from fans of the franchise. Some argue that the miniseries is a much more faithful adaptation of Herbert’s books, while others feel that the original film has a unique charm that can’t be replicated.

Regardless of which version of Dune fans prefer, MacLachlan’s comments have certainly reignited interest in the franchise. With a new movie adaptation of Dune set to be released in 2021, it will be interesting to see how it compares to both the original film and the miniseries.