The great success of ‘Dune 2’ has finished consecrating Denis Villeneuve as one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood. The most logical step was for his next film to be ‘Dune 3’, but he initially hinted that he had other plans. That doubt persists, but what we do know is that his next feature film will be released on December 18, 2026.
Warner vs. Disney
The chosen date is particularly important because Disney had already announced the release of a new Star Wars film for that date. It is not clear whether it will be ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ or ‘New Jedi Order’, the return to the Star Wars franchise. Daisy Ridley like Rey, but what is unquestionable is that it is a quite ambitious move on Warner’s part.
However, it is worth remembering that both ‘Dune’ and ‘Dune 2’ have been delayed several times in the past, so It is possible that Warner will end up postponing this new work by Villeneuve. I do see it as much less likely that Disney will leave that slot free.
Now the big question is knowing what exactly Villeneuve’s new work will be. From Warner they have only clarified that it will be an event film, which invites us to think about the possibility that he has changed his mind and has already agreed to make ‘Dune 3’. The other option with more possibilities is the adaptation of ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’book of Annie Jacobsen about what would happen in the event of a nuclear war.
Whichever option Villeneuve chooses, I’m sure it won’t be long until we have more news about it..
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