Do not fear the end.” The battle for the future of the Imperium is far from over. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are bringing audiences back to Arrakis with Dune: Part Three, the highly anticipated next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s science fiction saga.
Set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium, Dune: Part Three finds Paul ruling as Emperor while facing the devastating consequences of his rise to power. His reign has changed the universe, but maintaining control comes at a terrible cost. Old allies return, dangerous new enemies emerge, and the threat of betrayal follows him at every turn.
Haunted by visions of the Imperium’s possible collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul becomes entangled in a far-reaching conspiracy. With Chani at the centre of the unfolding mystery and rebellion threatening his rule, Paul must confront the consequences of his decisions and the fate of the people he loves most.
As the saga moves towards its epic conclusion, the struggle is no longer simply about who controls the Imperium. It is about what remains of Paul Atreides after years of power, sacrifice, and war.
Dune: Part Three
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy
- Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
- Runtime: 150 mins
An All-Star Cast Returns to the Dune Universe
Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides, joined by Zendaya as Chani, Jason Momoa as Hayt, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, and Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica.
The ensemble also includes Isaach de Bankolé as Farok, Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides, and Robert Pattinson as Scytale. Javier Bardem also returns to the expanding world of Dune.
Denis Villeneuve Returns to Direct
Villeneuve directs from a screenplay co-written with Brian K. Vaughan, based on the novels of Frank Herbert. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Denis Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe, and Joe Caracciolo, with an extensive team of executive producers supporting the production.
Behind the camera, the creative team includes Oscar-winning cinematographer Linus Sandgren, production designer Patrice Vermette, editor Joe Walker, costume designer Jacqueline West, casting director Francine Maisler, and composer Hans Zimmer.
With Villeneuve and much of the acclaimed creative team returning, Dune: Part Three is poised to deliver another large-scale cinematic journey through Herbert’s complex universe of political intrigue, prophecy, and power.
Release Details
The science fiction adventure opens in Canadian theatres and IMAX on December 18, 2026, with international theatrical releases beginning December 16. Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film worldwide, with Legendary East handling distribution in China.
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay: Denis Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan
Based on the novels by: Frank Herbert
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson, Javier Bardem
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
