Paul Atreides faces the price of power in Dune: Part Three.
The official trailer for Dune: Part Three has arrived, teasing the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping sci-fi trilogy.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures released the new trailer with the haunting line, “Forgive me for all I’ve done,” setting the tone for a darker and more emotional return to Arrakis. The film will open only in theaters and IMAX this December.
Billed as the epic conclusion to Villeneuve’s trilogy, Dune: Part Three continues the story nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now ruling as a ruthless emperor, Paul must face the fallout of his reign as old allies return, new threats rise, and betrayal waits in every shadow.
The official launch gives fans their latest and best look at one of the biggest movie events of 2026. After the success of the first Dune and Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve is bringing Frank Herbert’s world back to the big screen with another IMAX-sized chapter designed for the largest format possible.
Paul Atreides Faces the Cost of Power
Dune: Part Three finds Paul Atreides haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love. As the Imperium begins to fracture around him, Paul is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy with Chani at the center of its unfolding mystery.
The story follows Paul as rebellion grows and enemies close in from every direction. With power comes sacrifice, and the film will force him to confront the true cost of his choices, his legacy, and the fate of those he loves most.
Paul is no longer just a survivor, heir, or revolutionary. He is now the ruler of the Imperium, and his decisions carry consequences across worlds.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson Lead the Cast
The film stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
Villeneuve directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brian K. Vaughan, based on the novels by Frank Herbert.
Denis Villeneuve Reunites With an Oscar-Winning Creative Team
Behind the camera, Villeneuve is joined by an acclaimed team of returning and new collaborators. The crew includes Oscar-winning director of photography Linus Sandgren, Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette, Oscar-winning editor Joe Walker, Oscar-nominated costume designer Jacqueline West, Oscar-nominated casting director Francine Maisler, and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Dune: Part Three opens only in theaters and IMAX on December 18, 2026.
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