Dune director Denis Villeneuve blames Ewoks for his ambitious sci-fi saga's struggle to match the success of the iconic Star Wars franchise.
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Villeneuve, who called his Dune movies 'Star Wars for adults,' says the Ewoks are the reason his films haven't resonated as strongly with audiences.
Despite critical acclaim, Dune has yet to achieve the blockbuster status of the Star Wars films, a fact Villeneuve attributes to the 'cuddly' Ewoks overshadowing his work.
Dune director Denis Villeneuve blames Ewoks for his ambitious sci-fi saga's struggle to match the success of the iconic Star Wars franchise.
beat sheet
Villeneuve, who called his Dune movies 'Star Wars for adults,' says the Ewoks are the reason his films haven't resonated as strongly with audiences.
Despite critical acclaim, Dune has yet to achieve the blockbuster status of the Star Wars films, a fact Villeneuve attributes to the 'cuddly' Ewoks overshadowing his work.