The third part of Dune will continue the plot of the two previous films and tell the viewer about new events that took place in the galaxy of the future under the rule of an interstellar empire. The film adaptation, based on the novels of writer Frank Herbert, will build on the success of the previous parts and delight both fans of the literary saga and movie fans. Dune 3 will be the final film, making the project an official trilogy.
In this article we will tell you all the details about the film Dune: Part Three: release date, plot of the trilogy, cast, interesting facts and official trailers.
When will Dune 3 be released?
The film Dune 3 will definitely be made - rumors about the start of work on the project appeared back in 2023, and official confirmation came out in April 2024. The director said that he does not want to rush and wants to take a short break between filming, but work on the script has already begun. Estimated release date for Dune 3: 2026-2027 year. This deadline is also due to the fact that the final part of the trilogy must conclude effectively, so it is important to remember quality: you need to carefully think through the film adaptation of the plot and make it as good as possible.
The plot of the film Dune
The plot of Dune tells how people settled distant planets, and for any piece of inhabited territory there is always a struggle between powerful clans. At the center of the story of the film adaptation is the planet Arrakis, where huge sandworms and Fremen wanderers live (they are also Fremen or Volnaibs, depending on the localization). The desert monastery stores large deposits of spice (spices/melange) - this is a very valuable resource, which gives not only wealth, but also power.
First movie begins with Emperor Corrino seizing a cargo of spices from House Harkonnen. Further events force the Atreides and their retinue to move to the deserted Arrakis - this adventure is not easy for them, because in their homeland there are many oceans and it always rains. Sandstorms and giant monsters become one of the main challenges that stand on the way to an alliance with the local residents. As a result, Baron Harkonnen unleashes his Sardukar army on the planet, but the Atreides are not ready, even though Paul’s psychic abilities can be enhanced by the presence of spice. As a result, the main character barely survives, but at the same time loses almost all of his close people.
The second film continues the events of the first film. Paul Atreides faces more and more new challenges of fate, some of which, in addition to physical problems, lead to deep philosophical reflections about power, purpose and the cost of choice. The hero is in exile, and the Fremen consider him the messiah from an ancient prophecy, so Paul tries to find a common language with the locals. At one point, Atreides realizes that his supernatural abilities open up almost limitless potential, which will allow him to become the leader of not only this planet, but the entire Galaxy.
As a result, Paul is forced to choose: strictly adhere to the prophecy or continue to follow his personal beliefs. The thorny path leads the hero to the throne of the emperor, and along with the title he also gains a bride - these events will play a key role in the plot of the next film and will become a prerequisite for the start of a great holy war against the entire galaxy.
What will happen in the third part of Dune
Dune 3 will be based on the novel by Frank Herbert "Messiah of Dune". This is the second book in a literary series about events on the planet Arrakis. The plot of the literary work is not planned to be divided into two parts, so viewers will be able to learn the entire story from the book in the third film. However, it is worth remembering: the director of the trilogy does not always strictly follow the source material, so it is quite possible that some of the events in the third Dune will be reworked or completely skipped.
According to the plot, after Paul Atreides became emperor and led the Fremen, a holy war will be unleashed, as a result of which millions of people will die. The new government does not suit almost everyone, which is why many characters begin to weave political intrigues, and the most fanatical conspirators from the Bene Gesserit order even plan an assassination attempt on Paul. When hostilities go too far, even his own wife, Princess Irulan, is planned to be used against the emperor. A key role in the most striking events will also be played by Alia, Paul's sister, and the resurrected mentor of the emperor named Duncan Idaho - he died in the first part of the saga.
Actors of the film Dune 3
Many actors will return to their roles in the third part of the film, but the casting has not yet been officially confirmed, so changes may be made to the cast before the end of filming:
Actor | Role in Dune |
Timothy Shalame | Paul Muad'Dib Atreides |
Zendaya Coleman | Chani Kynes |
Flores Pugh | Irulan Corrino |
Charlotte Rampling | Gaia-Elena Mohiyam |
Javier Bardem | Stilgar ben Fifrawi |
Anya Taylor-Joy | Alia Atreides |
Rebecca Ferguson | Lady Jessica |
Josh Brolin | Gurney Halleck |
Jason Momoa | Duncan Idaho |
Interesting Facts
There are many interesting details about the filming of the latest Dune film:
- Director Denis Villeneuve shot the first and second parts of the series, after which he began filming the last film - thus the entire trilogy will be created under the direction of one person.
- The fate of the third part depended entirely on commercial success of the Dune 2 project.
- After completing the trilogy, the director does not intend to return to this series - Villeneuve wants to complete the story about the fate of Paul Atreides and switch to other projects.
- Main series of the literary saga "The Dune Chronicles" consists of 6 books: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, Chapter of Dune - the trilogy is based on the events that occur in the first two works.
- Previously, they tried to tell the story of Dune to TV viewers in the format mini-series, however, Denis Villeneuve changed his approach and created a real Hollywood blockbuster based on the books of Frank Herbert.
- The final film of the trilogy will be the most important in terms of canon the original story of Dune - it will sum up blind faith and what political intrigue can lead to.
- Between the events in the books "Dune" and "Dune Messiah" 12 years.
- Many fans of the literary Dune and Denis Villeneuve himself notice that the first book is the best, and each subsequent part becomes more and more esoteric - this is one of the reasons why the director wants to focus on the trilogy.
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Dune 3 trailers
There are no official trailers for the film Dune 3 yet, but you can watch the videos for the previous parts of the film saga.
Russian trailer for the first part of Dune:
Trailer in Russian for the film Dune 2:
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