Key facts
- Dune: Part Three opens in theaters on December 18, 2026.
- The film is set roughly 17 years after the end of Dune: Part Two.
- Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as Emperor, with an assassination plot brewing.
Warner Bros. has released the final trailer for Dune: Part Three, the concluding installment in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's novels. The film, set to premiere on December 18, 2026, takes place approximately 17 years after the events of Dune: Part Two. The story follows Paul Atreides, now a ruthless Emperor, as he confronts the repercussions of his rule, including emerging threats, betrayal, and a conspiracy involving Chani. The trailer sets up the final act for the iconic anti-hero, Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet.