There were three long years between Dune and Dune: Part Two, with which Denis Villeneuve adapted the first novel from Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. The filmmaker’s next step is Dune 3, the follow-up to film Dune Messiahwhich according to current estimates will not be completed until 2027 at the earliest.
According to the latest information that came to light through a Villeneuve conversation with Deadline, it could happen much sooner.
Dune 3 is coming sooner than expected: director Denis Villeneuve is back at work
In an interview with the director, he revealed that his Dune break is already over be, which should also have an impact on the film release of Dune 3:
Let’s say that after the second part I thought I would take a break, that I would go back to the forest and stay there for a while to recover. But I didn’t really like the forest and I would go back behind the camera sooner than I thought. But that’s all I can say.
When specifically asked, Villeneuve asked for an estimate Start date in 2026 elicit. Is the Warner Mystery project scheduled for December 2026 actually Dune 3?
Villeneuve is currently working on the script for the sci-fi sequel and is already deeply engrossed in how he uses the words “I’m currently in the writing zone” confirmed.
These 4 Dune characters definitely need to return, according to Villeneuve
With Dune 3, Villeneuve is contributing his last Dune project, which concludes the saga of Paul Atreides. Later novels by Frank and Brian Herbert may then have to be adapted by someone else. However, according to the director, four already established characters from the first two films have to be part of the sand game again:
Says Villeneuve: “You have to come back. You’re the main cast when it happens. And more worms. What can I say?”
Dune Messiah, the original for Dune 3, plays several Years after the events of the first novel. Paul still rules the desert planet Arrakis, but his reign is threatened by a brewing conspiracy. The mystical women of the Bene Gesserit, the Spacemen’s Guild, the devout Tleilaxu and even some Fremen want to overthrow Paul from the throne.
This story was adapted 20 years ago as a miniseries called Children of Dune, which can currently be streamed on the Amazon channels Galactic Stream and superfresh. A brand new series called Dune: Prophecy starts on November 18, 2024 on Sky and takes us 10,000 years into the past of the sci-fi world.
Meanwhile, Dune can be found on WOW and Sky Go in the flat rate, Dune: Part Two on Joyn PLUS+. In addition, the first film is available elsewhere as a rental and purchase title, while the second part is currently only available as a purchase title, for example on Amazon.