«Dune: Part Two» just hit theaters, but fans already want more of the epic space universe. Luckily, there are promising updates for a third film, «Dune Messiah.» Here’s what to know.
Dune: Part Two just hit theaters, but that doesn’t mean fans don’t already want more of the epic space universe. Will there be a Dune: Part 3? Here’s everything about Dune Messiah, including Denis Villeneuve’s promising update on a third film.
Released on March 1, Dune: Part Two marks the second chapter of Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel. Following the first film’s events, Part Two picks up with Paul (Timothée Chalamet) as he reunites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
A third film seems highly likely considering the success of Part One and how well Part Two is performing. Dune: Part 2 has made $11 million in previews so far, according to Deadline, while Variety estimates it made roughly $12 million, putting it well above the 2021 iteration’s $5.1 million. The film is projected to make $170 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
Without giving away spoilers about how Dune: Part Two concludes, the series ends on an ambiguous note and leaves room for a sequel. Herbert’s second novel in the series is Dune Messiah, set 12 years after the events of Dune. Read on to learn about Dune: Part 3, including what Villeneuve has said about the third installmentWill There Be A Dune: Part 3?
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