Denis Villeneuve’s eagerly awaited Dune: Part Three is scheduled to premiere in theaters on December 17, 2026. This concluding chapter in the director’s sci-fi trilogy will wrap up the grand saga inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah. The production has officially started, highlighted by an initial image that displays the immense desert scenery of Arrakis.
The film’s title, Dune: Part Three, is in line with its earlier films but differs from the book’s name, Dune: Messiah, which may leave some fans dissatisfied. The movie will be filmed entirely using IMAX cameras, ensuring an extraordinary visual spectacle.
Set 12 years after the events of the preceding films, the storyline centers on Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he governs the universe in the aftermath of a catastrophic war. Tensions and strife emerge as various groups, including the Bene Gesserit and the Navigator’s Guild, contest his rule and the future of his offspring with Chani, portrayed by Zendaya.
Returning cast members feature Jason Momoa, reprising his role as Duncan Idaho, along with new additions like Robert Pattinson as Scytale and Nakoaa Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke as Paul and Chani’s twins, Leto II and Ghanima.
While Villeneuve wraps up his venture with Dune, the door remains open for additional adaptations from Frank Herbert’s vast universe, depending on the ongoing success of the franchise. For the time being, fans can anticipate the film adaptation of Messiah in December 2026.