The last Duke of House Atreides and future Emperor Paul Atreides, also known as Muad'Dib, was the heir and survivor of House Atreides and found refuge with the Fremen tribe of Sietch Tabr alongside his mother, Lady Jessica. Following the Harkonnen invasion, Paul was quickly accepted as a leader among the Fremen people. Paul bears the striking blue eyes, which are one of the many physical effects from extended exposure to Spice Melange, which is common among the Fremen people.

Originally conceived by famed novelist Frank Herbert in 1965, DUNE® takes place on Arrakis, a desloate planet covered in sand. Most people on the planet struggle to get by, but their planet is also home to the most valuable resource in the Known Universe: Spice Melange. This mysterious substance is mined and sold for large sums of money across the galaxy and enhances mental and physical ability, making it highly desired.. The story explores the planet's future as the Great Houses fight for who controls it.