Dune 3: IMAX 70mm trailer for the shortest film in the trilogy

The third part of Dune takes an unexpected direction: fewer minutes for greater narrative precision. The new chapter directed by Denis Villeneuve is expected to run around 2 hours and 20 minutes, making it the most compact of the trilogy after the previous installments.

A choice that, rather than downsizing the spectacle, seems to want to concentrate the story at its most delicate moment.

The incredible trailer for the IMAX 70mm version

The film is inspired by Dune Messiah, shifting the focus from conquests to consequences. Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides but in a completely different phase: marked by the weight of his choices and an empire now difficult to control.

The time jump of almost twenty years changes everything, from political dynamics to the overall tone, which is decidedly darker and more reflective. Complicating the picture is Robert Pattinson, who will play an atypical antagonist, far from the physicality seen in previous chapters and more focused on manipulation and deception.

Alongside him, the relationship between Paul and Chani (Zendaya) evolves significantly, adding a more intimate and dramatic dimension. Releasing on December 18, 2026, the film will directly confront Avengers: Doomsday: a clash between opposing visions of spectacle, where synthesis could prove to be the most effective weapon.