I feel like Dune would have been better for what Disney is trying to do with Star Wars. I feel like the heavy matriarchal themes within the story of Dune would fit perfectly with what Disney is trying to do with their current films. Star wars is not an exclusively Male saga at all and the franchise has produced some of the greatest female characters in Sci Fi history. With that being said the themes in Star Wars have always been patriarchal. Darth Vader literally means Dark Father. The prequel and OG trilogies are about a Fathers fall from grace and his son redeeming him.
Dune on the other hand is about a Mother who has to protect and mentor her messianic son so he can fulfill his destiny and end a war that killed his father.
Lady Jessica is a better hero and character than Rey. I just think Disney would have done better with Dune since they seem to want stories with strong female leads.

Dune on the other hand is about a Mother who has to protect and mentor her messianic son so he can fulfill his destiny and end a war that killed his father.

Lady Jessica is a better hero and character than Rey. I just think Disney would have done better with Dune since they seem to want stories with strong female leads.