20 key differences between Denis Villeneuve's Dune Universe and Frank Herbert's novels 

7) Baron Harkonnen’s Fate

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In the book, Alia, Jessica’s precocious daughter, kills the Baron with a gom jabbar, showcasing her unique abilities and familial vengeance. In the films, Paul takes on this responsibility, killing the Baron during his rise to power. This change shifts focus from Alia’s significant role to Paul’s growing dominance. While this simplifies the narrative and avoids portraying Alia as a hyper-intelligent child, it also removes a defining moment that demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of Jessica’s actions and the Bene Gesserit influence over their bloodline.

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