Dune: Part Three
Dune: Part Three is an upcoming American science-fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
Dune: Part Three is an upcoming American science-fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. It is the third film in Villeneuve’s Dune series and is based on Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah. The film is produced by Warner Bros. and continues the story of Paul Atreides.
Production
Dune: Part Three is the third entry in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune film series. It is directed by Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brian K. Vaughan. Villeneuve has stated that this will be his last Dune movie.
Release
The film is scheduled to open in theatres in the United States and Canada on December 18, 2026. Multiple reports describe it as a major holiday-season release.
Story basis
The film is expected to adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah rather than continue the events of Dune: Part Two directly. No official plot synopsis has been published as of July 2026.
Cast
Promotional materials and trade reporting indicate the return of several principal performers from earlier films, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem, and Jason Momoa. New additions to the cast include Robert Pattinson, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, and Ida Brooke. The complete cast list has not been formally announced.
Key facts
- Dune: Part Three is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18, 2026.
- Denis Villeneuve is directing and co-writing the film, which he has said will be his last Dune movie.
- The film is based on Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah.
- Returning cast members include Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem, and Jason Momoa.
- Robert Pattinson is among the new cast additions.
The film is scheduled for release in Canada on December 18, 2026, alongside the United States release.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- GamesRadar+ — https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/dune-3-release-date-cast-trailer-plot/Supports: Release date, returning cast, adaptation of Dune Messiah, and Villeneuve saying it will be his last Dune film.
- Warner Bros. — https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/dune-part-threeSupports: Official title, release timing, and basic film identification.
- Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/07/dune-part-3-trailer-character-posters-1236756805/Supports: Cast additions, release date, and Villeneuve's comments about this being his last Dune entry.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/everything-we-know-about-dune-part-three/Supports: Villeneuve directing, release date, and that it wraps up Paul’s story.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31378509/Supports: Release date and film identification.
- Warner Bros. Pictures — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_9vCamtuPYSupports: Official teaser trailer stating the title, release date, director, source novel, and cast list.