Surreal Scenes of Orange-Sky New York City with Mesmerizing Dune Music

Amidst the current forest fires in the Canadian province of Quebec, the atmosphere in New York City has been enveloped in an orange haze, resulting in "very unhealthy" air quality levels and the cancellation of all outdoor sports activities. As a response to this phenomenon, TikTok users have taken to putting music from Denis Villeneuve's Dune over their videos to draw attention to the striking resemblance between the orange sky and the scenes from the film, which takes place in Arrakis and its desert. Some even humorously suggest that this is part of the promotional campaign for Dune: Part Two. Among the videos, one stands out for blasting Hans Zimmer's score from the film through a speaker.

The Orange Sky is Also Being Compared to Other Denis Villeneuve Movies

Social media users have been comparing the orange sky phenomenon to various movies, including Blade Runner 2049 and Enemy by Villeneuve. In Blade Runner 2049, the ruins of Las Vegas were also covered in an orange haze, while in Enemy, a giant spider invaded Toronto through a similar cloud. However, Dune appears to be the most popular comparison, possibly due to the upcoming release of Dune: Part Two. Some users have also likened the event to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, where the Southlands transform into Mordor.

Residents are still advised to stay indoors, close their windows, and minimize their exposure to the outside air as forest fires continue to rage in Quebec with no signs of slowing down. Despite the clever comparisons to Dune, the situation remains hazardous and outdoor activities remain canceled. New York City's governor has announced the distribution of over one million N95 masks to be worn outside as a precautionary measure. The duration of the phenomenon is currently unknown.