Dune 3: Release Date, Trailer, Plot, Cast & More

Dune has been regarded as one of the best novel adaptations into live-action, courtesy of the best-in-class attention to detail. Whether it be the costume design, dialogues, or the sets, you name it, and Dune has aced it. So, it’s obvious why we are all eagerly waiting for Dune Massiah. So, without further ado, let’s talk about all we know about Dune Part 3’s release date, trailer, plot, and cast while we wait for the arrival of Arrakis’ Messiah.

What Is the Release Date of Dune 3?

Dune 3 will release on December 18, 2026. It will face tough box-office competition, as the Marvel spectacle, Avengers: Doomsday, is set to release on the same date. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune 3 will carry the saga forward, which was started in the first film in 2021. The anticipated film will draw on events from the novel Dune Messiah, serving as the final installment of the franchise.

Is There a Trailer for Dune 3?

At the time of writing, we don’t have an official trailer for Dune 3. There are many fan-made trailers out there, though, that have been creating a significant hype for the film. Anyways, it is too early to expect an official trailer from a VFX-heavy movie like Dune 3. The filming wrapped on November 11, 2025, so it makes sense that the post-production process for this one is taking significant time. We can expect a visually appealing trailer sometime in the coming months.

What Is the Cast of Dune 3?

Dune Part 3 is going to bring back the cast previously seen in Dune Part 2. In major characters, we will get to see Timothée Chalamet in the role of Paul Atreides with Zendaya as Chani.

We will also get to seeRebecca Ferguson return as Lady Jessica and Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck. Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan Corrino is going to play a major role based on how things ended in Dune Part 2, and Javier Bardem as Stilgar will return as the general of Paul’s armies. On top of that, it is now confirmed that Robert Pattinson is set to appear in the movie as Scytale.

Dune 3 Cast List

• Timothée Chalamet– Paul Atreides
• Zendaya– Chani
• Rebecca Ferguson– Lady Jessica
• Josh Brolin– Gurney Halleck
• Robert Pattinson– Scytale
• Florence Pugh– Princess Irulan
• Christopher Walken– Emperor Shaddam IV
• Léa Seydoux– Lady Margot Fenring
• Jason Momoa- Duncan Idaho
• Charlotte Rampling– Reverend Mother Mohiam
• Anya Taylor-Joy– Alia Atreides
• Javier Bardem– Stilgar
• Nakoa-Wolf Momoa– Leto II Atreides
• Ida Brooke– Ghanima Atreides 

What Could Be the Plot of Dune Messiah?

So, we all know that Dune has been following the novel storyline, sticking extremely close to the source material of the films. If you go through a recap for Dune Part One and have watched how majestic Dune Part 2 has been, it is evident that, with the two movies, Dune has completed the first Dune novel, ending with Paul becoming the emperor.

Now, moving on to Dune part 3, director Denis Villeneuve has already confirmed that it will be based on the second novel, Dune: Messiah, with the same title, and since Dune movies stick close to the source material, we can certainly say that Dune part 3 will follow the same plot as the novel, Dune: Messiah.

The plot of the novel follows 12 years after Paul became the emperor. The novel revolves mainly around two things. Paul’s forces have waged a holy war across the galaxy, spreading the religion of Arrakis across the galaxy. Amid this war, there’s a conspiracy to assassinate Paul by the Bene Gesserit. The novel also shows us that Paul loses his vision and eventually dies.

In his conversation with Deadline, Denis confirmed that Dune Messiah will be set 12 years after the events of Dune Part 2. This aligns with the novel’s plot, so it’s safe to say that anyone who has read the novel will have the entire movie somewhat spoiled for them. Now, since Dune 3 is sticking so close to the source material, we could also see Paul’s death since the trilogy is confirmed to complete Paul Atreides’ arc. So, let’s wait and see what happens!