Overview

• The third installment will adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah to explore Paul Atreides’ imperial reign.
• Principal photography began on July 7 in Budapest, marking the start of a multi-location shoot.
• After an initial misstatement by IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond, the studio confirmed that only select sequences will be filmed with IMAX cameras.
• Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa have been confirmed to return, ensuring cast continuity.
• The production is slated for a December 2026 theatrical release.