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Dune: Part Three Teased by Chalamet, Set for 2026

10/18/2025

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Timothée Chalamet (actor) teased Dune: Part Three in an Instagram story, hinting at the desert setting.
Production began in July 2025 under Denis Villeneuve (director), with Timothée Chalamet reprising Paul Atreides and Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa returning.
The film is based on Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah.
The release date is December 18, 2026.
The franchise has earned eight Oscars from 15 nominations.

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Timothée Chalamet (actor) teased Dune: Part Three in an Instagram story, hinting at the desert setting.
Production began in July 2025 under Denis Villeneuve (director), with Timothée Chalamet reprising Paul Atreides and Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa returning.
The film is based on Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah.
The release date is December 18, 2026.
The franchise has earned eight Oscars from 15 nominations.