DUBAI: The highly anticipated sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two” has kickstarted its promotional tour with its first leg in Mexico City, ahead of the movie’s March 1 release. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @arabnews.lifestyle Partly shot in the UAE, the Denis Villeneuve-directorial is set to hit theatres worldwide on March 1. Joining the filmmaker on the red carpet were franchise stars Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet and Josh Brolin. Cast newcomers Austin Butler and Florence Pugh were also in attendance. Giving his Mexican fans a pleasant surprise, Chalamet appeared on the red carpet wearing a gold Luchidor mask, in a nod to the ‘lucha libre’ wrestling tradition of Mexico. “Dune: Part Two” features just under 30 locations in Abu Dhabi, including the capital city’s Liwa desert, which doubles as the fictional world of planet Arrakis. The Abu Dhabi Film Council said on Instagram last year: “With a range of logistical support from ADFC and (Dubai-based film production company) Epic Films, the film was shot over 27 days. It involved a crew of 300 locals, 250 international members, and 500 extras.” “It’s breathtaking,” lead actor Chalamet tells Zendaya at the start of the movie’s trailer, as they sit on sand dunes. “You see sand here, imagine water,” he adds. Some scenes in the sequel to the Academy Award-winning film “Dune” were also shot in Jordan.