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Dune

Dune is a sci-fi franchise created by Frank Herbert with the 1965 novel of the same name. In 1984, the first live-action adaptation was released from director David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan. About 20 years later, a TV mini-series was released, followed by a new adaptation starring Timothée Chalamet.

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Dune

Created by
Frank Herbert
First Film
Dune
Cast
Kyle MacLachlan, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista
Movie(s)
Dune, Dune, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Part Three

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Paul Atreides stares out in Dune Part Two
Denis Villeneuve Already Set Up Paul Atreides' Biggest Fear In Dune 3

Envisioned as a trilogy, Dune: Part Three will finally address this important detail that has already been set up in the previous two films.

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Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) and Constantine (Josh Heuston) hugging while talking with Keiran in Dune: Prophecy Season 1 Ep 1
Dune: Prophecy Season 2 Filming Start Date Revealed By Star

Dune: Prophecy season 2 is starting production soon, according to Josh Heuston, who plays Constantine Corrino, son of Emperor Javicco Corrino.

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josh-Brolin-and-Timothée-Chalamet-in-Dune--Part-2
Dune 3 Should Change The Books To Bring Back One Of The Best Characters From Denis Villeneuve's Movies

Dune 3 will continue the story of Paul Atreides, adapting the third book Messiah, but Denis Villeneuve should consider changing one novel element.

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Paul and Chani sit next to one another on the Dunes of Arrakis in Dune: Chapter Two
One Of Dune 3's Most Problematic Romances Has Already Been Partially Fixed

Dune Messiah features one of the most uncomfortable romances in the story's canon, but details from the new film suggest it may be changed.

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Robert Pattinson in the sewers as Bruce Wayne in The Batman
Robert Pattinson's Dune 3 Casting Continues My Favorite Trend From Denis Villeneuve's Trilogy

Robert Pattinson could be the latest actor to the Dune universe, and he would help the franchise continue to follow a great casting trend.

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two
Dune 3's New Atreides Character Will Be Completely Different After Cut Dune 2 Role

Leto Atreides II plays a huge role in the future of the Dune franchise, and the character should be introduced in Villeneuve’s sequel.

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Chani holding Paul Atreides' face in Dune: Part Two
I’m Bummed Denis Villeneuve Isn’t Adapting Frank Herbert’s Strangest Dune Book, But My Excitement For Dune 3 Is Still At An All-Time High

Dune Messiah is going to be a very interesting addition to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi franchise, but it’s a huge shame that he’s stopping there.

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Lady Jessica and Shadout Mape in Dune Part One Movie
New Dune Prequel to Finally Tell The Story of One of the Most Mysterious Femen

Screen Rant has the first look at an all-new Dune story that dives deep into the past of one of the franchise’s most intriguing characters.

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in the Dune film franchise
How Many Dune Movies There Can Be With Paul Atreides

Dune: Part Three may be the end of Paul Atreides' journey, but his character could return in several other films in the Dune franchise.

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Close-up of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan in Dune: Part Two
Princess Irulan Is Confirmed To Be In Dune 3, Which Means We Can Expect These 5 Plot Points

Since Irulan will return in Dune: Part Three, Frank Herbert's books already show what audiences will see from Florence Pugh's character in the sequel.

The main character from Dune awakening with sandworms and vehicles behind him.
Dune: Awakening Release Date Delayed, “Large-Scale Beta Weekend” Announced For May

Dune: Awakening has hit a slight road block and its release has been delayed, but prospective players may get to try the game in a beta beforehand.

Close-up of Florence Pugh looking concerned as Princess Irulan in Dune Part Two
Florence Pugh Confirms Dune 3 Return & Filming Window

Florence Pugh confirms that Princess Irulan will return in Denis Villeneuve’s announced Dune: Part Three and reveals when filming will commence.

Timothée Chalamet as Paul in Dune and Robert Pattinson as Mickey in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson's Dune 3 Villain Explained: Who Scytale Is

Since Robert Pattinson is in talks to play Scytale in Dune: Messiah, many may be curious about the scale and importance of his role in the franchise.

Robert Pattinson pointing up at himself in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson Circling Major Dune 3 Role As New Villain Character

A recent casting update for Dune 3 reports that Robert Pattinson is being eyed for a potential role in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Messiah.

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Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) looking disturbed composited with an image of Paul standing in front of a major battle in the distance from Dune: Part 2
Dune: Part Three - Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know

After the explosive ending of Dune 2, Dune 3 could cap off Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy by focusing on the events of the novel Dune: Messiah.

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Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho looking concerned in Dune
Jason Momoa Confirms Dune 3 Return: “If You Didn’t Read The Books, It’s Not My Fault”

Jason Momoa confirms his return for Dune: Part Three, revealing he will be coming back as Duncan Idaho in the forthcoming sci-fi sequel.

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Dune 1984 vs 2021 biggest differences
Dune: 15 Biggest Differences Between The David Lynch & Denis Velleneuve Versions

Denis Villeneuve and David Lynch are known for their styles of directing, so there are big differences between the modern and 1984 versions of Dune.

Timothée Chalamet starring intensely as Paul Atreides in Dune Part Two
"It's A Very Complicated One": Dune 3 Gets Intriguing Update From Composer Hans Zimmer

Composer Hans Zimmer shares an update on Dune: Part Three, revealing whether he’s started the film’s score while calling the project “complicated.”

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Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides under hood in Dune: Part Two
"He Wrote Other Good Books": George R.R. Martin Says Dune Author Frank Herbert Was Annoyed By His Fans Only Demanding More Dune

George R. R. Martin reveals why author Frank Herbert was annoyed by the demands for him to write more stories set in the Dune universe.

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Harkonnen soldiers running from sandworms in Dune Part Two
“It’s Not Really A Sore Point, It’s Just Such A Stupid Point”: Hans Zimmer Addresses Dune 2 Score’s Oscars Disqualification, & He Illustrates How The Academy’s Ruling Got Villeneuve’s Movies All Wrong

Hans Zimmer revealed his reaction to his score for Dune: Part Two being disqualified from the 2025 Academy Awards, calling the decision "stupid."

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