Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he returned to Dune 3 so soon, offering a glimpse into how Messiah's narrative will unfold.
, visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has firmly taken over the reins of the project much earlier than expected. Villeneuve introduced viewers to the Dune universe in 2021 before upping the ante with its celebrated sequel, which took the audience by storm in 2024. Following the success of Dune: Part Two, however, the director exclaimed that it would take some time for him to helm the third film in the franchise.
Despite his encouraging updates, Dune: Messiah is still in the scripting phase as of now. Considering the tedious filming and post-production process that lay ahead, the project could take well over a year to complete. As such, fans can expect Dune 3 to come out sometime in 2027.Apoorv Rastogi is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer for Evolve Media, where he also covers Sports and Political news.
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