The latest poster of the highly anticipated film ‘Alpha’, starring him Alia BhattSharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoorit has sparked a wave of backlash online, with many netizens comparing it to the poster for the Hollywood sci-fi epic ‘Dune’. The newly unveiled poster shows the set in a rugged and vibrant setting, with a muted sepia-toned color palette and a desert-like backdrop that lends a bleak, futuristic vibe.
Netizens see similarities between the ‘Alpha’ and ‘Dune’ posters
Shortly after the ‘Alpha’ poster was dropped, several social media users pointed out its resemblance to the ‘Dune’ poster starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Zendaya. Many felt that the image’s composition, color grading, and overall mood were reminiscent of the sci-fi franchise. One user X called it “Dune-coded”, while another joked that a simple Dune-based AI prompt could create a similar look.Reactions were swift after the poster was shared online. “I thought it was a Dune 3 poster,” one netizen wrote, while another commented, “So Dune coded, kwool poster btw,” also sharing a side-by-side collage comparing the two posters. Another user wrote: “One AI prompt with the Dune poster is enough to make this alpha poster.”
It compares to the “Alpha” teaserLa Femme Nikita ‘
Apart from the poster, the teaser of Alia Bhatt’s upcoming spy thriller ‘Alpha’ has also created a buzz. While the action-packed visuals enthralled the audience in general, one particular sequence received special attention. Several netizens have pointed out that it resembles the French classic ‘La Femme Nikita’, sharing clips and images from the film to highlight the similarities with the opening moments of Alpha.
About ‘Alpha’
the director Shiv Rawail‘Alpha’ is the seventh episode of Spy Universe. Directed by Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, the film also stars Sharvari and Anil Kapoor. The teaser introduces the film as an origin story of Sita, played by Alia Bhatt, who is raised as an assassin by her father, played by Bobby Deol. ‘Alpha’ will hit the theaters on July 3, 2026.
