Denis Villeneuve Excitedly Announces Dune 3, but Says It Will Be the Final Installment

“Dune: The Messiah will be the last for me“, declared Denis Villeneuve in an interview for Time Magazine. While science fiction fans responded to the release of Dune: Part Two, the Quebec director confirms that the third part will be his last production on the saga. Currently, the 2nd title is a real success, already accumulating more than 200 million admissions in the United States and more than 630 million dollars in revenue worldwide. In addition, the film continues to attract spectators and maintains a position in the top 10 at the box office in Uncle Sam's country.

Never 2 without 3 !

While on January 31, Denis Villeneuve explained that the screenplay for Dune: The Messiah was being written and almost finished, the production company Legendary confirmed Thursday April 4 that the production of the 3rd film had received the green light!

It's a dream for me to be able to make this 3rd film – also said Denis Villeneuve in an interview for Time Magazine

The next part will be the adaptation of the 2nd of the 6 books of the science fiction saga, entitled The Messiah of Dune. In this novel, Paul Atréides, played by Timothée Chalamet, and the Fremen army he leads have triumphed over their enemies after twelve years of war. Having become Emperor Muad'Dib, he sees the future and guesses those who will want to regain control of the precious spice of Arrakis. Princess Irulan, the Bene Gesserit and her mysterious mothers, or even the Space Guild will be among her detractors. Everyone seeks to destroy him. When it comes to casting, fans obviously hope to find Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya together on screen one last time.

The 6 volumes of Dune by Frank Herbet

Denis Villeneuve and after Dune

After concluding the Dune saga, Denis Villeneuve is already looking towards new cinematographic horizons. The Canadian director revealed his future projects, confirming his commitment to other literary adaptations after the success of Dune. These include “Cleopatra,” based on the book by Stacy Schiff, which promises to offer a refreshing perspective on the Egyptian queen. In addition, Villeneuve will tackle “Rendezvous avec Rama”, inspired by the work of Arthur C. Clarke, which tells of the mysterious arrival of a spaceship populated by robots on Earth.

Legendary also revealed that the director will take the reins on the adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's Pulitzer Prize finalist book “Nuclear War: A Scenario.” This ambitious project will explore the consequences of nuclear war through the testimonies of military and civilian experts, offering a gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic future. With these projects, Denis Villeneuve once again demonstrates his ability to explore varied and complex worlds, while offering unique and memorable experiences.