Dune: Prophecy release date, how to watch, cast and everything you need to know

The latest instalment in the Dune franchise is just around the corner, as heads to the UK. Airing later this month, the new prequel series will take place 10,000 years before the events of Dune and long before anyone knew the name Paul Atreides.

The six-part drama takes inspiration from the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Dune author Frank Herbert's son Brian Herbert and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson. It comes hot on the heels of Denis Villeneuve's two-part feature epic starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, which has raked in more than $1billion at the global box office.

Dune: Prophecy was first announced in 2019 - two years before the release of Dune - with Villeneuve attached to direct the pilot. The series has since gone through several changes behind the scenes, with Lost and Westworld producer Alison Schapker eventually taking the reins as showrunner and executive producer.

Here's everything you need to know about Dune: Prophecy.

As per the official synopsis, is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides. It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

will premiere Monday, November 18 in the UK, and be available on-demand in the early hours of the morning - the same time it premieres in the US. New episodes will be released weekly through to the finale on December 23.

Dune: Prophecy will air exclusively on Sky Atlantic, which is currently included with until December 3. For a limited time, Dune fans can get the bundle for its lowest ever price of £19 a month, down from the usual £26.

The plan saves members £168 over the 24-month term and comes with a new Sky Stream box, the plug-in-and-play device that streams live and on-demand content over WiFi without the need for a satellite dish. It provides access to more than 100 channels like Sky Atlantic - the home of The Penguin and The Day of the Jackal - plus a Netflix subscription at no extra cost.

Shoppers can also get the for £38 a month, while a package with TV and Netflix built in has been slashed to £33 when spreading the cost.

Dune: Prophecy boasts a stellar ensemble cast fronted by Oscar-nominee and Chernobyl star Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, the leader of the Sisterhood. She appears alongside The Crown's Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen, The Witcher's Jodhi May as Empress Natalya and Kingsman's Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino.

Also starring are Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino, Chloe Lea as as Lila and Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha. Rounding out the cast are Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran and Vikings star Travis Fimmel appearing in as yet undisclosed roles.

Elsewhere, is gearing up for the release of a raft of must-see titles to see out the year, including new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew on December 4 and Inside Out spin-off series Dream Productions on December 11. Disney+ is available from £4.99 a month, but members can get by paying for a year up front on the Standard or Premium plan, saving up to £25.98.