Dune: Part Three (2026)
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A now-ruthless Emperor must navigate the treacherous fallout of his reign as old allies and new threats emerge.
The story
Set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium, the film follows him as a ruthless Emperor facing the consequences of his reign. As old allies return and terrifying new threats emerge, Paul is haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love. He finds himself drawn into a sweeping conspiracy with Chani at the heart of the mystery. Amidst brewing rebellion and closing enemies, Paul must confront the true cost of his absolute power and the fate of those he loves most.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium, the film depicts his life as a ruthless Emperor. He faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy involving Chani. The narrative, which extends the timeline jump to seventeen years, focuses on Paul navigating life with absolute power. The story concludes Paul's character arc as he confronts the cost of his rule and the fate of his loved ones.
- First release year
- 2026
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writers
- Denis Villeneuve · screenplay; Brian K. Vaughan · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Timothée Chalamet · Paul Atreides; Zendaya · Chani; Jason Momoa · Hayt; Florence Pugh · Irulan; Rebecca Ferguson · Lady Jessica; Isaach de Bankolé · Farok; Charlotte Rampling · Reverend Mother Mohiam; Anya Taylor-Joy · Alia Atreides; Robert Pattinson · Scytale; Javier Bardem · Stilgar; Josh Brolin · Gurney Halleck
- Genres
- space opera; science fiction adventure
- Themes
- power; consequence; betrayal
- Tone and mood
- tense; action-packed
- Premise and plot tags
- space opera; imperial; conspiracy
- Source material / true-story basis
- Dune novels by Frank Herbert
- Franchise connections
- Dune
- Production trivia
- The script extends the timeline jump to seventeen years.; The film was intended to be Villeneuve's final Dune project.; The film features a 'psychedelic unit' to create 'some crazy images'.
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