I’ve been awed by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films to this point, as each transfer made in adapting the supply materials has been impeccable. The concept to separate Frank Herbert’s novel into two halves proved to be an impressed alternative, permitting the complete scope of the guide to be rendered on the large display, and whereas sure adjustments have been made with the story for the flicks, they’ve all been sensible calls with constructive outcomes.
It is due to this observe report that I’m significantly dissatisfied with the newest information concerning the upcoming blockbuster based mostly on Dune: Messiah: quite than utilizing the title of the novel on which the movie shall be based mostly, it is now being reported by Selection that the venture will sport the a lot blander title Dune: Half Three.
Am I stunned? Probably not. When discussing trendy films, one in every of my go-to complaints these days is how uninteresting titles are getting, and this definitely matches that development. Plus, I can simply think about some executives being nervous as a result of individuals would possibly confuse Dune: Messiah with Dune: Prophecy – the HBO prequel present that aired earlier this yr. However am I nonetheless dissatisfied that it is taking place? Completely.
The upcoming film (which is able to full the blockbuster trilogy that Denis Villeneuve has envisioned) is predicated on Frank Herbert’s second novel within the Dune collection, which is ready years after the tip of the primary guide and sees the rule of Emperor Paul Atreides undermined as a conspiracy is executed within the shadows involving the resurrection of Duncan Idaho as a clone named Hayt, who’s used to control his outdated mentee.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh will all be again to reprise their roles as Paul Atredies, Chani, and Princess Irulan, respectively, and after lacking the motion of Dune: Half Two, Jason Momoa shall be enjoying Hayt within the Dune: Messiah adaptation. It has additionally been reported that Nakoa-Wolf Momoa (Jason Momoa’s son) and Ida Brooke have been solid to play the dual youngsters of Paul and Chani, and there have been stated that Robert Pattinson is being eyed for the position of Scytale – a principal antagonist within the guide.
Denis Villeneuve was initially planning to take a step again from the world of Dune following the completion and launch of Dune: Half Two, however he has stated that his want to rapidly proceed work on the collection has been motivated by the emotional cliffhanger of the 2024 sequel. Manufacturing on Dune: Half Three is already underway, and it has been confirmed that choose sequences shall be shot with IMAX cameras (it has been erroneously reported that the film shall be filmed completely within the expanded format like Christopher Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey). Warner Bros. has already introduced plans to have the blockbuster arrive in theaters December 18, 2026.
I am bummed that the movie goes to have a very boring title, however I’m excited for the work nonetheless. Keep tuned right here on CinemaBlend for all the newest updates about Dune: Half Three, and for those who’re feeling within the temper to rewatch/take a look at the earlier two blockbusters, each are at present accessible to stream with a HBO Max subscription.