Warner Bros. units new Denis Villeneuve occasion film for a December 2026 launch, main some to marvel if it may very well be Dune 3.
Warner Bros. has slated an “Untitled Denis Villeneuve Event Film” for a December 2026 launch, main some to wonder if this may very well be Dune 3.
In accordance with Deadline, they’re nonetheless engaged on the script for Dune 3, which is claimed to be an adaptation of Dune Messiah, and locking within the solid, so it’s completely potential this new venture may very well be Villeneuve’s ultimate film within the franchise. That mentioned, the director has beforehand admitted that he needed to take a break from Arrakis after spending the final six years engaged on the primary two motion pictures.
“I felt that it was a good idea to move forward right after Part One. We were already designing, writing et cetera. But it also meant that for six years I was on Arrakis non-stop, and I think it will be healthy to step back a little bit,” Villeneuve mentioned. “First, ensure that we’ve a robust screenplay. The factor I wish to keep away from will not be having one thing prepared. I by no means did it, and now I really feel it may very well be harmful due to the passion. We’d like to ensure all of the concepts are on paper.“
Villeneuve added, “If we go back, it needs to be real, it needs to be relevant, if ever I do Dune Messiah, [it’s] because it’s going to be better than Part Two. Otherwise, I don’t do it.” Earlier this yr, the director mentioned he was already writing the third installment. “That anger [felt by Zendaya’s character at the end of Dune: Part Two] is tremendous,” he mentioned. “I don’t wish to reveal what I’m going to do with the third film. I do know precisely what to do. I’m writing it proper now. However there’s a whole lot of firepower there, and I’m very enthusiastic about that call.“
Extra to return…
