Feyd-Rautha and Baron Harkonnen's kiss in Dune: Part Two reveals the complex family dynamics and political hierarchies in the Dune universe. The uncomfortable and incestuous nature of the kiss highlights the characters' unusual proclivities and the power dynamics at play. The improvised kiss adds depth to Feyd-Rautha's unpredictable nature, while also broadening the commentary on power in the Dune universe.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Dune: Part TwoDune: Part Two's kiss between Feyd-Rautha and his uncle, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, is one of the movie's most shocking and unexpected moments, yet there are several good reasons for its inclusion. The villainous Harkonnens have some of the most unorthodox family dynamics in the entire Dune saga, with interactions ranging from unsettlingly affectionate to terrifyingly intense. Yet while Feyd-Rautha and Baron Harkonnen's kiss speaks to the unique relationship between the two characters, it also reveals more about the complex political hierarchies that provide social structure in the Dune universe.