Alia Bhatt's new 'Alpha' poster draws comparisons to 'Dune'; fans say 'Copy paste'

The latest poster of the highly-anticipated film 'Alpha', starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many netizens drawing comparisons to the poster of the Hollywood sci-fi epic 'Dune'. The newly unveiled poster shows the ensemble in a rugged setting, with a sepia-toned colour palette and a desert-like backdrop that gives off a gritty vibe.Soon after the 'Alpha' poster dropped, several social media users pointed out its resemblance to the poster of 'Dune', starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and Zendaya. Many felt that the composition, colour grading, and overall mood of the image felt reminiscent of the sci-fi franchise. One X user called it "Dune-coded," while another joked that a simple AI prompt based on Dune could have generated a similar look.Reactions poured in quickly after the poster was shared online. "I thought it's a Dune 3 poster," wrote one netizen, while another commented, "So Dune coded, kwool poster btw," also sharing a side-by-side collage comparing the two posters. Another user wrote, "Just one AI prompt with Dune poster is enough to make this alpha poster." Apart from the poster, the recently released teaser of Alia Bhatt's upcoming spy thriller 'Alpha' has also sparked discussion. While the action-packed visuals impressed viewers overall, one particular sequence caught special attention. Several netizens noted that it bears a resemblance to the French classic 'La Femme Nikita', sharing clips and images from the film to highlight the similarities.Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is the seventh instalment of the Spy Universe. Headlined by Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, the film also stars Sharvari and Anil Kapoor. The teaser presents the film as an origin story of Sita, played by Alia Bhatt, who is trained as an assassin by her father, played by Bobby Deol. 'Alpha' is set to release in theatres on July 3, 2026.