Overview
- Both Dune: Part Three and Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday are currently scheduled to open on December 18, 2026.
- Industry reporters Jeff Sneider and Matt Belloni say Warner Bros. is holding firm after wrapping principal photography in November and moving into lengthy visual effects and sound work.
- Marvel’s long‑lead rollout includes a teaser confirming Chris Evans’ return as Steve Rogers, with reporting indicating Robert Downey Jr. is set to appear as Doctor Doom.
- Social media and entertainment press have labeled the matchup “Dunesday,” drawing comparisons to 2023’s Barbenheimer as observers weigh whether the pairing helps both films or forces a box‑office split.
- Exhibition stakes are high for premium formats, with reports indicating Dune 3 is expected to have IMAX priority due to being shot with next‑generation IMAX cameras.