With the new film adaptation of the Dune novels by the American author Frank Herbert, the long-established sci-fi stars Star Wars and Star Trek finally have some real competition. The two parts of the Dune trilogy that have been released so far have been a real success for Warner Bros. and director Denis Villeneuve, meaning that nothing now stands in the way of the film adaptation of Dune Part 3.
Now it seems that Dune fans will be able to enjoy the third part sooner than expected. Denis Villeneuve had originally stressed that he wanted to take a break after filming the first two Dune parts and devote himself to another sci-fi film. But when will Dune 3 be released?
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Dune 3 has long been confirmed
Shortly after the theatrical release of Dune 2 and its groundbreaking box office success, Warner Bros. and Legendary confirmed that the third part of Dune would also be made into a film. This film will show a new chapter in the life of Paul Atreides.
The sequel to the successful second part of Dune follows on seamlessly from its events and shows the rule of Paul Atreides as Emperor. This chapter in Paul’s life and work, as well as the way in which Dennis Villeneuve has adapted the more demanding sources so far, really makes us want to see Dune 3. Many fans are therefore very excited about the conclusion of the trilogy. But when will Dune 3 be released?
The wait for Dune 3 doesn’t seem to be too long
Rumors suggest that Dune 3 is not too far away. After the success of Dune 2, Warner Bros., Legendary and Denis Villeneuve seem to be aiming for the release of Dune 3 in 2026. The signs of this began to mount when Warner Bros. announced that Denis Villeneuve’s next film will hit theaters on December 18, 2026.
Although this date is officially a placeholder for an as-yet-untitled film from Villeneuve, this announcement suggests that the studios are preparing to schedule Dune 3 for this release date. However, Dune 3’s release date has not been officially confirmed yet, so it remains to be seen!
Those: screenrant.com
