Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures released a trailer for Dune: Part Three on October 27, 2026, billing it as the film’s final preview. The studios describe the film as the conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy, with Timothée Chalamet returning as Paul Atreides.
The studios list December 18, 2026, for the North American theatrical and IMAX release, with the international rollout scheduled to begin on December 16. A poster for the film has also been released alongside the trailer.
Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign
The studios’ synopsis places the story nearly two decades after Paul took control of the Imperium. It describes him as a ruthless emperor confronting the effects of his rule as former allies return and new threats emerge.
The synopsis centers on a conspiracy involving Chani, alongside Paul’s visions of imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love. Paul must confront the consequences of power and the fate of those close to him as his enemies advance.
Cast and production credits
The studios’ cast list names Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson and Isaach de Bankolé, alongside Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson and Javier Bardem.
The production credits list Villeneuve as director and co-writer with Brian K. Vaughan, adapting novels by Frank Herbert. The producers named are Mary Parent, Tanya Lapointe, Villeneuve, Cale Boyter and Joe Caracciolo Jr.
The executive producers listed are Joshua Grode, Thomas Tull, Herbert W. Gains, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Richard P. Rubinstein, John Harrison and Jessica Derhammer.
The crew includes cinematographer Linus Sandgren, production designer Patrice Vermette, editor Joe Walker and costume designer Jacqueline West. Paul Lambert and Mag Sarnowska are credited as visual effects supervisors, with DNEG also listed for visual effects. Francine Maisler is the casting director, and Hans Zimmer is credited as composer.
