The third Dune movie is not titled Dune Messiah, as originally thought!

Reports suggested that the film would be named for the 1969 book from Frank Herbert, however, the director, Denis Villeneuve, is officially titling the movie Dune: Part Three.

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Variety also reports that the film will have specific sequences shot exclusively with IMAX cameras. Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey is being filmed exclusively with IMAX cameras, but Denis is not following suit exactly.

In the novel, Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides has ruled as Emperor for 12 years. By accepting the role of messiah to the Fremen, he has unleashed a jihad which has conquered most of the known universe, but is powerless to stop the lethal excesses of the religious juggernaut he has created.

Filming is set to begin “imminently” with stars like Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya returning for the new film.

The third movie in the series is speculated to be released on December 18, 2026.

And, there might be a big change for Timothee in the third movie!