Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, the final installment in his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novels, Dune and Dune Messiah, is set to hit theaters later this year. Today, we got our first full trailer for the film, and in it we see that Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is now the emperor of the galaxy and destroyer of thousands of worlds.
We also see that his former love Chani (Zendaya) is now seeking to bring him down, and that somehow, Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa) returned (though don’t worry; Herbert’s book gives an explanation for this, and I assume the movie will as well). We also get glimpses of Robert Pattinson as the blond villain Scytale, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Anya Taylor-Joy as a (bloody!) Alia, and Javier Bardem as Stilgar. Other cast members include Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, and Charlotte Rampling.
Here’s the official synopsis for the film, which Warner Bros. also confirms is the conclusion to Villenueve’s oeuvre:
Dune: Part Three is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.
The screenplay from Dune: Part Three comes from Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan (Paper Girls). It will premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026.
While we wait, check out the trailer below.
