Warner Bros. has officially slated a new film by Denis Villeneuve for release on December 18, 2026. Known for his directorial prowess in films like Dune and its upcoming sequel, Villeneuve’s next project promises to be an «event» film, premiering in IMAX as well.
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While the specifics of Villeneuve’s new movie are currently shrouded in mystery, it was previously referred to as an “untitled WB family event film” before the director’s involvement was confirmed. Whether it remains a family-oriented project is yet to be confirmed.
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As per a report by Coming Soon, sources suggest that the project in question might indeed be Dune 3, also referred to as Dune Messiah. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. and Legendary are eyeing this date for what could be the conclusion of Villeneuve’s epic Dune trilogy.
However, obstacles such as finalizing the script and casting decisions still need to be overcome.
Denis Villeneuve has previously hinted at his desire to tackle another project before returning to Dune Messiah. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he mentioned having multiple projects in development, including a secretive endeavor that he aims to bring to fruition soon.