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Dune: Part Three is an upcoming American epic space opera film directed by Denis Villeneuve, from a screenplay he wrote with Brian K. Vaughan. Based on the Dune novels by Frank Herbert, it is the sequel to Dune: Part Two (2024) and the third of a trilogy of films developed by Legendary Pictures. Villeneuve produced the film with his wife and business partner Tanya Lapointe, Legendary's Mary Parent and Cale Boyter, and Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. Timothée Chalamet leads the cast as Paul Atreides, a despotic emperor forced to contend with the fallout of his ascent to the throne, including threats of an insurgency and visions of widespread pandemonium.

Villeneuve envisioned a trilogy of films as early as 2021. He commenced work on the script to develop a story concluding Paul's character arc in late 2023, and Legendary commissioned Dune: Part Three the following year. The producers then began hiring filmmakers for the production. Principal photography started in July 2025 and wrapped that November, taking place in Hungary and the United Arab Emirates. Hans Zimmer composed the film's score. Dune: Part Three is scheduled for release in the United States on December 18, 2026.