The shooting of Dune 3 could start in June

Good news for fans, slipped by a Deadline reporter in an article on the Bafta evening.

As part of its famous “Breaking Baz”, the columnist of Deadline,, Baz Bamigboyeled Interesting information among his story of the Bafta evening… someone, whose identity we do not know, whispered in his ear that The third part of Dune should be turned earlier than expected. Initially announced in 2026, the Beginning of production would start next June, according to the mystery interlocutor.

We already know that Denis Villeneuve Account well adapt Dune MessiahTHE Second novel by Frank Herbert Written in response to fans who perceived Paul Atreids as a hero. As a reminder, the end of Dune: second part suggested a sequel, with his cliffhanger from the kick -off of the holy war.

Denis Villeneuve began writing Dune 3

The second part of Dune has been A real critical and commercial successexceeding 4 million entries Just in France and reaching more than 700 million dollars in revenue in the world. Following the reception of the first two films, the director could only be encouraged to produce a sequel.

Denis Villeneuve had already mentioned last October the possibility of early filming. The Quebec director said in another article for Deadline that he was likely to return behind the camera faster than he thinks. Already in writing For this third part, he thus mentioned the pitch:

“The story takes place about 12 years after where we left the characters, at the end of the second part. Their journey and their story is different, and that is why I always say that even if it’s the same world, it’s a new film with new circumstances ”.

So we should find faster than expected Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, or Florence Pugh. The presence ofAnya Taylor-Joy in the role Alia AtreidsPaul’s little sister (still in her mother’s belly during the second opus), should be reinforced. On the other hand, he will not be able to count on the chief op Greg Fraser, who will be taken by the shooting of The Batman 2.

Should we embark on a dune: Prophecy?

Season 2 of the Max series Dune Prophecyangled at the mysterious order of Bene Gesseritis also pending. The release of Dune Messiah is originally planned in December 2026. But as Denis Villeneuve himself says: “These films take extremely time, it is better not to advance on dates”…