Zendaya’s got two upcoming book-to-screen adaptations that have been drumming up some serious buzz amongst fans. She’ll be reprising her role as the Fremen warrior Chani in Dune: Part Three and will play the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Recently, the Euphoria star showed her love for the stories that inspired her new roles by posing with copies of the respective texts at an independent bookstore. With that, literature lovers quickly locked in on a key detail.

The Emmy winner paid a visit to Rakestraw Books, where she chatted with the staff and received great reading recommendations. In the Danville-based bookstore’s post below, you can see Zendaya posing with some the reads that just so happen to be the basis for her upcoming 2026 movie schedule titles. Take a look at the bibliophile’s fun photo below:

How perfect was it that Zendaya was able to find Dune and The Odyssey at the independent bookstore just as her movie adaptations are soon to be released? What's more is that I love the funny (and knowing) pose she gives in the photo. Not to speak for the A-lister, but I could imagine such a moment feeling quite gratifying for her. That's especially due to her having filmed Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey simultaneously and put in a lot of serious work.

As much as fans loved seeing the Drama actress holding copies of those beloved stories, they noticed one key detail regarding the version of Homer's epic poem that she picked up. Take a look at the comments and see if you noticed the same thing:

• "And the Wilson translation 👏🔥 She knows ball." - @ hayleysgilmore
• "She knows best to pick up the Emily Wilson translation of The Odyssey🔥👏 " - @nicolectomaz
• "& she's holding the best translation 🤭💕" - @radheka
• "It’s the Wilson translation for me!!!! 📚🧚🏼‍♀️🧜🏾‍♀️" - @my_beasty
• "Not for nothing but that Emily Wilson Odyssey translation is 🔥🔥" - @phantom_in_the_stacks
• "The Emily Wilson translation right right" - @friendlizard

Yes, the former Disney Channel star is holding the Emily Wilson translation of The Odyssey, which just happens to be considered one of the best translations for beginners of Homer’s classic poem. Compared to previous romanticized versions, Wilson’s iteration of the ancient Greek epic is widely lauded for its clarity and directness. No wonder literary fans are going gaga over it in the comments!

Interestingly, a fun fact to know about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is that the British filmmaker used Emily Wilson’s translation as one of his film’s major sources. With that, Nolan’s tweaks for his upcoming fantasy-action film may help make the story a bit more accessible to general audiences.

Not only do the trailers for Nolan's latest historical epic show the characters speaking contemporary English, but it also features a heightened, reimagined version of the ancient world. I'm hopeful that that'll bring a fresh perspective to the story though, of course, I'm confident that Nolan will also stay true to its core themes and events.

I can imagine book devotees will have a lot to say about The Odyssey after it hits theaters, and the same may be true after the Dune threequel opens as well. Personally, my excitement for these films is already quite high and, after seeing Zendaya's photo (complete with the Watson-translated book), I'm getting even more psyched.

Make sure to see Zendaya take on the Goddess of Wisdom when The Odyssey opens in theaters and IMAX on July 17th. Also, see the starlet reprise Chani in Dune: Part Three, which hits cinemas on December 18th.

2026 might as well be called “The Year of Zendaya,” as she has a lot on her plate. Already, she's intrigued audiences by helping to show the wild side of pre-marital conflicts in The Drama. The long-awaited third season of Euphoria has also been airing. And, later this year, she'll star in 2026 movie releases like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey (which also stars her The Drama co-star, Robert Pattinson). That sounds like a lot, and I had second-hand anxiety for Zendaya when she discussed working on Euphoria, Dune, and The Odyssey simultaneously.

Zendaya got her start on the Disney Channel, so it's impressive to think that she's now one of Hollywood's most-sought-after talents. Still, the sheer volume of projects she had to work on over the last year is just wild. The star opened up about that working experience with Elle, and I dare you not to get stressed out while reading the comments:

Considering what a prolific filmmaker Christopher Nolan is, I would have anxiety as well if I messed up in the Oscar winner's presence as well. The whole situation just sounds so incredibly stressful on its own let alone having to get into character for Rue in Euphoria, learn lines in a different language for Dune's Chani and then travel to Iceland for The Odyssey.

How does she do it, you may ask? The Challengers actress previously said she credited good scheduling and her team for her ability to film all of her projects at once. Learning how to juggle is a real balancing act that the Emmy winner has clearly mastered. Unsurprisingly, she can also hit her lines, and Nolan had some grace for her when speaking to the aforementioned outlet:

Aww, I love that! Such comments shouldn't be surprising either, as Nolan is a filmmaker who's proven he knows how to work with actors. He had quite a few to work with in his upcoming historical epic, for which he cast Zendaya as Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom. Nolan spoke more about the Greatest Showman taking on such a significant character in his adaptation of Homer's epic poem:

The ability to simultaneously juggle a lot of roles at once is definitely an outstanding skill for an actor to have Even Zendaya's Odyssey co-star, Matt Damon, said he was impressed with her doing work on their epic fantasy flick together and then having to go film Euphoria right after. I love that Damon even joked about his envy of only getting a “good” from Nolan after completing a scene, only for Zendaya to receive a “perfect” from their director.

As stressful as it may be to know Zendaya was flipping back and forth between Euphoria, Dune and The Odyssey, I also applaud her for getting it all done. But, after her high-profile run, the A-lister is planning take a page from Jennifer Lawrence’s playbook and just be low-key for a while. She told Elle she’ll still stay busy with family and launching the running shoe and apparel brand, On, with longtime stylist Law Roach. I'd say she's more than earned a rest.

See Zendaya in The Odyssey, which opens in theaters on July 17 and, just two weeks later, she'll appear alongside Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31. Also, be sure to check her out in Dune: Part Three, which hits cinemas on December 18.

Zendaya fans are about to have the year of their life. The Dune: Part Two actress has a total of four movies on the 2026 movie schedule, the first of which (A24’s The Drama) has already been released to good reviews. Of course, her next project to premiere is none other than Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster, The Odyssey, in which Zendaya plays the goddess Athena. A major role in a Nolan film is a long way from her Disney days on Shake It Up, and I totally understand the advice she has looking back on her teenage self entering Hollywood.

She might be in pajama mode now, but Zendaya told Vogue Brazil that filming Euphoria Season 3, Dune :Part Three, The Drama, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and The Odyssey all in 2025 resulted in the most intense year of her life. It certainly feels like a peak moment in her career, and it’s not the only milestone she’ll hit this year. As the Challengers actress prepares to turn 30, Zendaya shared the advice she would give her teenage self, and it’s hardcore relatable to anyone, not just those in entertainment:

Starting your career as a child actor is not for the faint of heart, and the Spider-Man: Far From Home actress has acknowledged her complicated relationship with her Disney days. Not all child stars make it out unscathed, and not only has Zendaya survived growing up in the spotlight, but she has thrived and flourished in her acting career.

Past child actors have talked about how difficult it is to change audience perception once they are adults, but Zendaya has done it almost seamlessly, and I do think it’s because of the projects she has chosen. Her first major films after Disney Channel’s Shake It Up were Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Greatest Showman–movies that spoke to all ages, but also eased her into more mature roles.

Of course, Zendaya is more than her acting, and though we love that side of her, it’s answers like the one above that keep people coming back. The Dune actress is honest, relatable, and down to Earth, remaining true to herself, which is incredibly rare in Hollywood.

These values are especially seen in her relationship with Tom Holland. Despite falling in love in the public eye while doing the MCU Spider-Man franchise together, the two have managed to keep their relationship very private. Private, not hidden. The two Odyssey actors are always hyping each other’s projects up in the press, and it’s adorable.

It seems younger Zendaya and older Zendaya are very much in sync with their values, as a video from her Disney days resurfaced in which the Malcolm and Marie actress talks about how she wants a private, intimate wedding when she eventually gets married. So as much as I would love to see a whole documentary of her upcoming wedding to fiancé Tom Holland, I hope I never do if it means her wish comes true.

Clearly, trying her best has done her well in her career and personal life, and I can’t think of a better role model for young girls to look up to. I’m constantly in awe of the way she curates her image and protects her personal life, all while juggling a hectic filming schedule, and I know I’m not the only one.

So even though she might be worried about audiences getting sick of her, Zendaya let me put your mind at ease: you could star in a 3-hour silent film about candle making, and I would still buy a ticket. Thankfully, The Odyssey is the exact opposite of that, and I can’t wait to see her transform into the goddess of wisdom (accurate) when the Christopher Nolan epic hits theaters on July 17.

Zendaya has played a host of characters over the course of her career, and many of them are quite complex. I’d argue that amongst the actress’ most layered roles is that of Chani from the Dune franchise. The Fremen warrior has quite an arc throughout the Denis Villeneuve-helmed blockbusters, and that’ll all come to a head in the upcoming Part Three. Ahead of that film’s release later this year on the 2026 movie schedule, Zendaya is reflecting on the character, and I love her take on what makes Chani so “beautiful.”

The fan-favorite actress shares some loving thoughts as part of the interview for her spread in Vogue Brasil. During the interview, Zendaya was specifically asked about what piqued her interest the most when it came to Chani’s journey throughout the movies. When sharing her response, the starlet spoke about several of Chani’s key attributes, and she certainly made some good points:

The Drama star definitely isn’t wrong when it comes to her assessment of Chani. While the character is intense and has her own goals, she’s very direct and doesn’t seek to manipulate people (unlike her lover, Paul Atreides). Also, Chani does indeed differ from Paul and others within the House of Atreides in that she doesn’t possess superhuman traits of any kind. The fact that she still fights so rigorously and puts her life on the line numerous times without such powers is a true testament to her physical and mental strengths.

It goes without saying that the complexities of Chani’s personality should be attributed to the skilled writing of Dune novelist Frank Herbert. And, of course, Denis Villeneuve also deserves credit, as he’s co-written the scripts for his trilogy in addition to directing. Still, Zendaya deserves praise for her pitch-perfect portrayal of the Arrakis-born heroine. Not only does the leading lady bring a strength to the role, but she also imbues Chani with a generous amount of vulnerability. The genuine affection the character has for people, including Paul, is a big reason why it stings when she learns that Atreides will take on Princess Irulan as his wife.

As the Dune: Part Three trailer teases, the story will pick up 17 years after the ending of Part Two. By this time, Paul will be the Padishah Emperor and facing the prospect of a war on Arrakis. Paul and Chani’s relationship will also become a bit more complex, especially given they’ll be the parents of twins. I can imagine the aspect of motherhood will allow Zendaya to tap into a whole other side of her character as well. Additionally, early on, Villeneuve revealed Chani was crucial for developing this new film.

If anything, I’m just glad Zendaya is a part of this threequel, because it apparently took a great deal of scheduling for her to balance it with Spider-Man 4 and Euphoria film shoots. So bless The Maker that she was able to reprise her role, and I look forward to seeing how the A-lister puts a beautiful bow on Chani’s’ story with this trilogy capper.

Dune: Part Three is set to open in theaters on December 18. While fans wait for the threequel’s release, they can stream the first two installments using an HBO Max subscription.

You know, art is subjective, and to one person a painting of an actor looks like Zendaya and to another it looks like Jason Momoa. I know that sounds random, but that is a real thing that happened when Anya Taylor-Joy presented a painting to Jack Black. She said it was the Supergirl actor, while the School of Rock star thought it was a “topless Zendaya.” Now, Jason Momoa himself has been confronted with this painting.

Before we get to Momoa’s reaction, let me give you a brief history lesson. While Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black were promoting The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s release on the 2026 movie schedule, they were asked to paint one of their past co-stars. Black chose his Jumanji co-star Dwayne Johnson, while The Queen's Gambit star picked her Dune: Part Three co-star Jason Momoa. However, the Bowser actor thought it was her other Dune co-star, Zendaya (even though the person in the painting isn’t wearing a shirt).

Then, a few weeks later, Jason Momoa was presented with this painting during an interview with ET. Here’s how he reacted:

As you can see in the video, Momoa was asked who the painting was of, and he did correctly guess himself, though not with much confidence. First, he said “Aquaman,” and then, because it seemed “Hawaiian” and there was a surfboard, he followed that up with Chief of War (which you can stream with an Apple TV subscription). Ultimately, he didn’t really land on an answer, saying:

When he was told it was him, he immediately said it was hard to tell because the painting didn’t have facial hair, which is valid. However, I would like to note that in the Dune: Part Three trailer, you can see that Momoa does not have a big beard like he normally does, and that’s the movie he worked on with Taylor-Joy. So, I see a potential reason why she didn’t include it.

My favorite moment in the video, easily, comes right after that when Momoa learned that Anya Taylor-Joy painted this. He smiled so big, and then when he was told that Black thought it was Zendaya, he replied with:

Honestly, I don’t think he could have had a better response. He was so kind and clearly got a real kick out of it. Plus, I’d imagine it was really fun for him to hear that his Dune: Part Three colleague and his Minecraft co-star had this wild interaction that was centered around him.

Now, I hope Momoa gets the chance to show off his artistic skills and paint either Anya Taylor-Joy or Jack Black. All three of them have multiple releases this year, with Momoa specifically having parts in the upcoming DC movie, Supergirl, Street Fighter and Dune: Part Three, so the chance for him to paint them (or maybe even Zendaya for real) is out there.

One of this year’s highly anticipated sequels would have to be Dune: Part Three. With the sci-fi saga's epic conclusion, fans will get to see the consequences of Paul Atreides’ rise as the Padishah Emperor. They'll also get to see where he stands with his lover, Chani, played by Zendaya. It seems the threequel’s female lead is already dressing in a way that channels the vibes of Arrakis. However, fans didn't seem to be feeling the outfit Zendaya wore while she promoted the film days ago.

There’s no doubt that sand plays a big role in the Dune movies. It’s central to how the desert planet of Arrakis works, and it's also the natural habitat of the franchise's’ giant sandworms. Sand also contributes to the creation of the valuable substance of Melange, which spurs fights amongst the powerful groups on the previously mentioned planet. So naturally, Zendaya went all method-dress while repping the film at this year’s CinemaCon, and it's quite a fashion statement:

You would think this sandy ensemble came straight from a store located in Arrakis! In all seriousness though, I'd say stylist Law Roach worked his magic again by plucking that outfit from Schiaparelli's Fall 2026 collection. The sandy shades of beige in the suit-skirt set came equipped with exaggerated shoulder pads and a wide, pointed collar. Also, the corseted skintight outfit is the perfect way to represent Zendaya’s evolution as an adult, and fans will see growth for fierce Fremen warrior Chani as well in the upcoming threequel.

While I believe Zendaya’s desert-inspired outfit is on point, the internet apparently isn't happy with this particular CinemaCon look. Here are some examples of the tweets some users posted:

• Zendaya in a dress made of sand fr - @codesbyshivam
• Zendaya always looks sickening, but I fear this might be her worst look. - @Dan1_ella1
• Zendaya dressed like a burrito.... 😭🤣 Bwahahahaha 🤣😭🤣 her 'sand dress' to promote Dune looks like someone turned a burrito into a dress 🤣😭🤣👏🤣 - @ArtofAprilAnna
• lmao she looks like she’s wearing a saltine cracker. - @MitchellWiggs
• It’s giving silent hill nurse glam. - @nonotreallylol

Whew, tell us how you really feel, guys. These commenters certainly didn't hold back, to say the least. I'd argue, however, that with the suit-skirt combo looking like second skin on the Drama actress, it shows that the fashionista is one with the sandy Arrakis planet.

Of course, this isn't the first time Zendaya has worn an eye-popping outfit to promote Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi films (which are based on the books by Frank Herbert). Amid Dune: Part Two's release, Zendaya’s C-3P0 armored look went viral and gave fans of glimpse of some truly futuristic-looking duds.

The Challengers actress has also rocked two other perfect outfits for that first sequel: a chic white jacket/maxi skirt set and a deep emerald satin number. She even turned fans' heads when she wore a matching outfit with her film’s co-star, Timothée Chalamet. It’s clear that when Zendaya walks the red carpet -- whether it be for Dune or another project -- the fashion world takes notice, usually for the better.

Zendaya's outfits, of course, shouldn't hamper any kind of success Dune's latest chapter will have, though. It seems, right now, that excitement for the movie is only rising ahead of its release. The first trailer for Part Three teases what should be a major spectacle, and it should be quite thrilling.

Fans still have some time before they can feast their eyes on the film but, in lead-up, I can't imagine Zendaya sweating any comments made about her latest outfit. Check out Dune: Part Three when it debuts in theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie schedule.

The 2026 movie calendar would look very different without Steven Spielberg. He helped define the modern blockbuster and set the standard for large-scale sci-fi storytelling decades ago. So when he talks about what he’s watching now, it tends to carry some weight. Well, someone better check on Denis Villeneuve because after he hears Spielberg’s glowing thoughts about his Dune Movies, he’s probably going to be feeling a particular sort of way.

As it turns out, Steven Spielberg has been paying close attention to Denis Villeneuve’s book-to-screen adaptations of the Dune series. And he’s not just a casual viewer. In a recent interview with Empire, the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial director made it clear he sees the French-Canadian moviemaker’s take on Frank Herbert's classic series of novels as something special. He explained:

Coming from the filmmaker behind Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and one who's so obsessed with aliens and science fiction, that's not light praise. It almost feels like a passing-of-the-torch moment between generations of sci-fi storytellers.

The Oscar-winning director didn’t stop at calling the films some of his all-time favorites. He also pointed to something that has defined Villeneuve’s approach from the start: a clear respect for the source material. He continued:

Bringing up Guillermo del Toro and his approach to Frankenstein, the iconic Hollywood filmmaker is placing the Arrival director in a specific category of filmmakers. Not just directors who adapt well-known material, but ones who treat the material with a kind of reverence that fans immediately recognize.

That comparison says a lot about how Spielberg views Dune. It’s not just a successful modern sci-fi franchise. In his eyes, it’s a careful translation of a difficult, dense work into something cinematic without losing its identity.

Villeneuve’s adaptation has always been planned as a trilogy, and the upcoming Dune: Part Three is expected to bring that story to a close, bringing the second book in the series, Dune: Messiah, to the big screen. If Spielberg’s reaction is any indication, expectations are only getting higher as the final chapter approaches.

The Schindler’s List director's praise also reinforces how rare this kind of reception is. Big-budget adaptations of beloved books don’t always land with audiences, see the late David Lynch's 1980s attempt at the very same property, and they don’t always earn this level of respect from filmmakers who helped shape the genre in the first place. The fact that the blockbuster pioneer is this enthusiastic about the series sort of proves Villeneuve’s version of Dune has already secured its place among the best sci-fi films of the modern era, and hey, maybe even cinematic history.

For Denis Villeneuve, hearing such a compliment from the Jurassic Park filmmaker is likely surreal. This is the director whose work defined what large-scale storytelling could look like on screen. To now be mentioned alongside filmmakers like del Toro, and to have Dune recognized as one of the Saving Private Ryan filmmaker’s all-time favorites, has got to feel pretty life-affirming, I'd imagine.

Dune: Part Three is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, going head-to-head with Avengers: Doomsday. And if the first two films set the foundation, the final installment now carries the weight of finishing something that has already earned the approval of one of cinema’s most influential voices.

As for Steven Spielberg, he too has an upcoming sci-fi flick on the horizon. His alien-conspiracy-theory film Disclosure Day lands in theaters this summer, on June 12, 2026.

The 2026 movie schedule could just be titled, The Year of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The two stars will appear in three movies together that are all set to come out this year. They've kicked things off with The Drama, which got 4 out of 5 stars from CinemaBlend and opens in theaters today, and then, we'll see them later this year in the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three. The pair has certainly spent a lot of time together recently. However, they admit they didn’t quite realize how much time they'd spend together when it all started.

Zendaya and Pattinson appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in advance of The Drama hitting theaters, and they were asked about the way they ended up in three movies together in a single year. While one would think that this would mean the actors would have a lot to talk about, apparently, due to the secrecy surrounding The Odyssey, neither actor realized their co-star was in that movie with them while filming their A24 project. Zendaya said…

We certainly know about the incredible secrecy that can surround major film productions, and this is most definitely the case with every new Christopher Nolan movie. In the case of The Odyssey, when we did start to learn which actors were involved, we still didn’t know what movie it was that they would be making.

Things were a little different when it came to their third movie. While Dune: Part Three almost certainly had its share of secrecy as well, Zendaya said that she knew Pattinson was going to be in the film before production began, because she was asked about the actor. It sounds like, since she had been making movies with him already, she was seen as an expert on how Pattinson would fit on the set. She revealed…

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya clearly get along, which is good since if they didn’t, making those three movies together would have been rough. While it seems unlikely they're going to appear in quite so many movies together, it certainly won't be shocking if we see them again in the future, as they clearly like each other. Check out the full video of their Tonight Show appearance below.

If you’re looking to complete the Zendaya/Pattinson triple feature, The Drama opens in theaters this weekend, The Odyssey is set to open on July 17, and Dune: Part Three will be here on December 18.

If you thought the internet had finally exhausted its fascination with oddly suggestive Dune merchandise, think again. The viral NSFW popcorn bucket discourse from a few years ago may have cooled since the release of Dune: Part Two, but a new contender has surfaced from the sands of Arrakis: A licensed sandworm-shaped Bluetooth speaker is now making the rounds online and, yes, it leans fully into the same design energy that made that popcorn bucket such a meme magnet. You can finally own your own lewd sandworm speaker ahead of Dune: Part Three's release on the 2026 movie schedule.

The brand Fametek is behind this product, showing it off recently on Instagram through its account. Their post features the “Dune Sandworm Wireless Speaker,” which has a sculpted Shai-Hulud rising from a dune-textured base. The pose is more than likely not to be suggestive, but surely the joke isn’t lost on them.

According to the listing and accompanying promo copy, the speaker is officially licensed and priced at $79.95. It is designed as both a collectible and a functional piece of audio hardware, which is a polite way of saying it looks like something you’d display on a shelf and then nervously have to explain to guests.

Still, it’s not just about looks—the speaker actually has some solid features. It offers wireless Bluetooth audio, a built-in microphone for calls and voice assistants, and a full-range speaker with a bass radiator. To top it off, it comes with five “authentic” sandworm and thumper sound effects, plus a 60-minute desert ambient track for sleep mode.

The sandworm sits on a textured base that looks like limestone and desert, and the branding matches the style of Denis Villeneuve’s movies. At about 6.8 inches long, it’s small enough for a desk or nightstand—though whether you want that shape by your bed is up to you.

This piece of NSFW adjacent audio equipment isn’t just a random piece of merchandise. The speaker is part of a bigger marketing campaign for the upcoming Dune: Part Three, which will finish Villeneuve’s trilogy and is a book-to-screen adaptation of Dune Messiah.

A sandworm speaker might look a little ridiculous at first glance, but it is also a pretty clear signal that Part Three hype is ramping up. If you somehow missed out on the questionably designed popcorn bucket or just want your fandom to make a little more noise, the sandworm has arrived. And this time, it does not just open wide, but plays music.

Dune: Part III is expected to deliver a sharp pivot from the war-driven scope of the first two films, when it goes head to head with Avengers: Doomsday in theaters on December 18, 2026. Given it draws from Messiah, the threequel propels the story forward with Paul Atreides now firmly in power as emperor, dealing with the fallout of the religious war carried out in his name. Early details and the recently released trailer suggest a more unsettling, introspective chapter.

Oddly enough, that makes this sandworm speaker feel like a natural fit for the rollout. It works as both a collectible and a conversation piece, and it clearly understands the mythology it’s drawing from. Whether you’re picking it up for the audio features or the sheer novelty of having Shai-Hulud on your nightstand, it taps into what makes Villeneuve’s trilogy resonate. The world of Dune is massive and serious, but it’s also a little strange, and this speaker lands right in that space.

While jockeying for position on a release calendar is a constant battle, usually by the time a new year begins, the plans for which movie will be released when in that year have been figured out. That's not the case with the 2026 movie schedule, as we’ve just seen a major December movie shift its release date. Although it isn’t one of the two massive blockbusters set to open on December 18th.

Jumanji 4 Moves To A Christmas Day Release Date

On a day that the internet has dubbed “Dunesday” (or Pughsday, if you’re a fan of Florence Pugh, who appears in both films), Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday are both set to release in theaters. The weekend has the potential to be one of the biggest in box office history. Now Deadline reports another film, the recently wrapped Jumanji 4, has made the decision to shift its opening. It's going from the previous weekend December 11, to the following one: Christmas Day, December 25.

The reason should be self-evident. With Dune and Avengers coming out the weekend after Jumanji, while the new film could have a solid opening weekend, any future box office business is all but guaranteed to be swallowed by the big behemoths. Both of the previous Jumanji movies have had successful box office runs, specifically because they continued to do solid box office for multiple weeks. So only getting one weekend of business just isn’t going to work for this movie.

Coming out after the two big movies is likely to help. A large portion of the audience for these two big movies will see them opening weekend, opening the door to Jumanji to do much better in the following weeks. Still, this doesn’t feel like quite enough.

Jumanji Is Still Likely To Be Steamrolled By Dune And Doomsday

While Jumanji’s box office fortunes are likely better opening the weekend after Dunesday than before it, it’s still hard to believe that it will have a clear path. As with Barbenheimer before them, Dune and Avengers have the potential to both make a billion dollars at the global box office. You can’t do that without having solid box office for multiple weeks at a time.

The last two Jumanji movies came out against the final two chapters of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and held their own, but that was one movie from a very different franchise in a very different time. I feel like the double shot of blockbusters here is going to do more damage.

The modern Jumanji movies have made fans, and those fans, myself included, will be happy to go and see the film whenever it comes out. Just because the previous films were December releases doesn’t mean this one needs to be. If it came out in March or April, it would likely do a lot better.

Considering that Jumanji only wrapped production a few weeks ago, the added time would also have the benefit of giving the post-production team doing any digital effects more time to get it all done. And that’s not a bad thing.

This year is a big one for Zendaya, between the star being reportedly newly married to Tom Holland, set to turn 30 this fall, with four films on the 2026 movie schedule, and Euphoria Season 3 finally arriving soon. It seems fitting she would mark this time in her life with a bold new hairstyle, and she has been rocking a beautiful short haircut recently. Per the actress, there’s actually a big reason why she opted for the change.

When Zendaya stunned in all-white for The Drama premiere last week, she was asked on the carpet about this current “chapter” in her life where she’s set to say goodbye to Rue in Euphoria and Chani with the third Dune film coming out later this year. Per Deadline, here’s what she said:

As it turns out, Zendaya’s recent haircut is actually a way for her to literally shed parts of herself that she’ll have to wave goodbye to soon, and it looks so good on her! The 29-year-old has been working on Euphoria since 2018, making the upcoming Season 3 the end of a near-decade journey. And regarding the Dune movies, she’s been part of the cast since 2019, so it’s a similarly long chapter in her career that’s about to be over.

Zendaya often uses fashion to express herself, and a haircut is no different. Perhaps the new look allows her to see herself in a new light, and get excited for whatever’s coming in the next chapter.

While some fans have been speculating the haircut might be for an unknown role, Zendaya’s recent comments prove otherwise. Plus, her hairstylist Ursula Stephen recently told HypeBae it was her personal choice. Stephen also said she calls the haircut a “convertible cut,” because it can be worn in “many ways.”

Zendaya’s first movie of many this year, The Drama, is set to hit theaters next Friday, April 3. Then a couple weeks after that, Euphoria Season 3 will premiere on HBO. The actress also has a busy blockbuster summer with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey both out in July. Her last movie of the year is Dune: Part 3, which comes out on December 18.

We certainly wonder how she’ll continue to style her new look throughout all her upcoming public appearances. We love this short hair moment for her!

Denis Villneave did something many had previously believed impossible when he adapted Frank Herbert’s Dune into two well-regarded and quite successful films. They were so well regarded that fans wanted to see more, and while the director initially seemed hesitant to go back to Arakis, it was eventually confirmed that Dune: Part Three was on the way.

This week, we saw the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, and while those unfamiliar with the books likely have a lot of questions about what’s going on, one of the biggest has to be ‘Wait a second, didn’t Jason Momoa’s character die in the first movie?’ This was apparently also a question Momoa himself had as he appeared at a special trailer preview event attended by CinemaBlend, where he asked Villeneuve…

I mean, the answer to both parts of that question is ultimately, because that’s what author Frank Herbert wrote in Dune and Dune: Messiah, the sequel that is the basis for Dune: Part Three. The reason for killing him off was likely just narrative necessity, as Idaho’s death leaves Paul Atraedes alone, and it is an emotional moment for the reader who likely came to like the character.

In his answer, Denis Villeneuve suggests, however, that part of the reason for the return of Duncan Idaho in the book may have been that Herbert realized he had killed off a quite popular character, and thus came up with a way to bring him back.

As far as how the return of Duncan Idaho works in the book, it’s essentially a form of cloning that allows Idaho to return, though in the book, he has no memory of his previous self (at least at first) and goes by a different name, Hayt.

Whatever the reason, Jason Momoa is certainly excited to be back in the world of Dune. You can tell by the way he asks his question that the fact that he missed out on Dune Part Two doesn’t bother him that much. He’s just glad to be back.

Dune Part Three is set to open in December, on the same day that Avengers: Doomsday will open in theaters. We would have expected one of them to move dates by now if that was going to happen, but so far it has not. If they do both open together, it’s almost guaranteed to make one of the biggest box office weekends in history.

As far as the franchise goes, there are some familiar faces in Dune: Part Three and a few new ones, but Anya Taylor-Joy arguably exists somewhere in the middle. The actress is featured in Dune: Part Two making her debut as Alia Atreides, but she is only in the film very briefly as part of a dream sequence. Naturally, fans have been excited to learn more about the character ever since (especially those who haven’t read the books), and those same people should be quite enthralled and fascinated by her latest comments about the role’s intensity.

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending a special early preview of the Dune: Part Three trailer in Los Angeles, and in addition to the event featuring a big screen look at the teaser, there was also a moderated Q&A with writer/director Denis Villeneuve and stars Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Robert Pattinson and Anya Taylor-Joy. Asked about the new character poster that features her screaming face covered in blood, she was asked about her part in the film, and she explained it thusly:

For those who need the refresher, Alia is not a normal person. Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica being pregnant when she went through the ritual to become a Reverend Mother in Dune: Part Two resulted in the in-utero fetus being enhanced with all the memories of past Reverend Mothers (which is why she was able to hold conversations with her mother before she was ever born). In the books, she is shunned by many as a freak and an abomination because of the skills and knowledge she possesses way beyond her years, but one person who is always there for her – because he shares her strange perception of time and reality – is her brother, Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.

From Anya Taylor-Joy’s description, and understanding Denis Villeneuve’s deep passion for the source material (Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah), I have every bit of faith that the movie will deliver a special and faithful incarnation of Alia… but I do still have a question that pertains to a bit of math. Specifically, we have been told that Dune: Part Three takes place 17 years after the end of Dune: Part Two, which means that Alia is only 17 years old, and, with no offense intended in the slightest, Taylor-Joy can’t really pass for a high schooler at this point in her career.

Challenged to come up with a no-prize answer, I imagine the explanation is that the Water of Life that Jessica drank resulted in Alia’s physiology changing in addition to her mind, but I’m nonetheless curious if it’s a subject that the movie will address or just leave up for audience interpretation.

For now, it’s one of the many unanswered questions we have about Dune: Part Three, and fans around the world are salivating in anticipation of answers – particularly after that outstanding teaser trailer. We now have just a little over nine months until the epic blockbuster and trilogy conclusion arrives in theaters, as it is set to arrive in cinemas globally on December 18.

Those who have read Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah have already known that the third film in director Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy adaptation would be quite different from its predecessors. The story jumps ahead in time, and instead of being a revolutionary epic, it unfolds as a political thriller – with sinister forces working to undermine the power of Emperor Paul Atreides as the Fremen jihad continues to spread across the universe. What we have not known, of course, is exactly what that would mean for the big screen vision, but this morning we have been delivered a staggering impression via the first look that is the debut trailer for Dune: Part Three.

We are still about nine months away from the highly anticipated upcoming sci-fi blockbuster arriving in theaters, but it seems that the arrival of Project Hail Mary on large format screens this coming Friday was deemed too enticing an opportunity for an early preview to pass up. I won’t say it’s not effective being watched on one’s computer, but every part of the Dune experience, including the marketing, is best seen on the biggest screen possible – and I say that with a personal stamp of approval, having attended an IMAX preview of this new trailer yesterday afternoon.

The footage doesn’t reveal much in terms of story, but we see a bunch of familiar and new faces – and even the familiar faces look considerably different given that 17 years have passed since we last saw the majority of them.

Depicting the aftermath of Paul Atreides’ (Timothée Chalamet) ascendency, his launch of a cosmic war, and his agreement to marry Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) – all depicted in the end of Dune: Part Two – Dune: Part Three sees the ruler surrounded by political and personal conflict. The Fremen jihad continues and he abstains from impregnating his wife out of his commitment to and love for Chani (Zendaya).The greatest threat of all, however, comes from an antagonist conspiracy seeking to undermine his rule that sees him “gifted” with a ghola: an artificial human named Hayt (Jason Momoa) bred to resemble Paul’s mentor and friend Duncan Idaho.

The trailer features a number of returning stars, including the aforementioned Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Anya-Taylor Joy, and Jason Momoa, but it also gives us our first look at some new characters, most notably Robert Pattinson as the antagonist Face Dancer Scytale. As you probably noticed, the actor is sporting a very different look in this movie than past performances, as he has not only a short crew cut, but his hair is bleach blond.

It feels like it was just yesterday that Denis Villeneuve was first blowing our minds with his brilliant and beautiful depiction of Arrakis in 2021’s Dune, but we are now just a few months away from seeing the conclusion of the trilogy that he has personally been envisioning for decades. With the movie still in post-production following the conclusion of filming at the end of last year, this trailer is only a tease of what we can expect, and I will join all fans in savoring every peek we get in the runup to the release date. Be sure to mark your calendars: audiences around the world will be able to see Dune: Part Three on December 18, and it is expected to be one of the most special cinematic events of the year.

Timothèe Chalamet and Zendaya first became an onscreen duo playing key characters in the first Dune movie and its sequel. But when the two aren’t busy riding a sandworm, they can’t hold back those sibling vibes. For instance, we can’t forget about the time Chalamet called his Dune co-star a “dickhead” at the 2022 Oscars red carpet.

It’s always fun to see co-stars acting all chummy and loose with one another when the cameras are off. Considering the serious themes of the Dune movies, it’s refreshing to see the cast relax and joke around when they’re being themselves. Timothèe Chalamet and Zendaya certainly did at the 94th Academy Awards red carpet when the Wonka star called the talented actress a rather bizarre name I didn’t see coming:

As you can see in the video, Chalamet was being interviewed on the Oscars red carpet when Zendaya shouted to her Dune co-star to grab his attention. When he saw her, he responded with “What’s up, Dickhead?” Fortunately, the Challengers actress took that greeting with humor and yelled back, “Impactful!” while walking away in smiles with a peace sign to the Oscar nominee. Basically, it’s like a friendly tennis match between the two.

I’d never think the name “Dickhead” would be considered a term of endearment. On the other hand, siblings call each other all sorts of names like that. Plus, the Marty Supreme star has dropped jokes at Zendaya before, like when he hilariously teased her that her celebrity crush was Tom Holland, who she was rumored to be dating at the time. So clearly, that’s the type of dynamic the two A-listers have with each other, and I’m loving it!

When Timothèe Chalamet and Zendaya aren’t playing Paul and Chani in the Dune movies, they appear to have a lot of fun with each other. The former Disney Channel star has talked about hosting Dune dance parties with Chalamet and the cast during filming breaks. The two were also seen wearing matching outfits at a Dune: Part Two event that takes twinning to a whole other level. Now, they might have filmed their final Dune movie together, but hopefully their onscreen chemistry will be seen again in future film projects.

It may have been four years, but Timothèe Chalamet calling Zendaya a “Dickhead” at the 94th Academy Awards red carpet will continue to live in my head rent-free. But the Spider-Man actress clearly has a deep respect for her Dune co-star. After all, she previously said her favorite part of working with him is being around his loving and talented persona, as well as their fun dance parties.

So, with that said, make sure to catch the two pals playing Paul and Chani one more time when Dune: Part Three is released on the 2026 movie schedule on December 18th.

What the future holds for the future of the Dune franchise is unclear, as there is plenty of source material for filmmakers to work from even beyond what’s being used for the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, but one thing is for sure: the upcoming Dune: Part 3 will be the end of a planned trilogy from director Denis Villeneuve and feature the final performance by Timothée Chalamet as complicated protagonist Paul Atreides. Following the epic adventure in its two blockbuster predecessors, it feels crazy that we are now less than a year away from seeing the story’s conclusion – but that reality definitely takes shape reading Chalamet’s most recent comments about the upcoming 2026 movie.

The actor spoke about the anticipated film during a on-stage conversation with Matthew McConaughey at Variety and CNN’s town hall event at the University of Texas at Austin, and one thing he stressed was the significance of the movie being a conclusion. He explained that knowing Dune: Part 3 is the end of a significant arc was something very much in mind during production late last year, and it stopped him from ever feeling like he was getting too comfortable in his character. Said the on-screen Emperor,

It’s an interesting comment if not only because there is plenty in the source material alone that could have been perceived as a significant challenge for the actor – not even including the time jump that is part of the story. Dune: Part 3 is based on the Frank Herbert-authored novel Dune Messiah, which is set a dozen years after the end of Dune and finds the Emperor Paul Atreides as the target of a conspiracy involving a sleeper agent in the form of his resurrected mentor, Duncan Idaho. All the while, the intergalactic jihad he launched is still rampaging and he must juggle his delicate relationships with Irulan (his wife via political arrangement) and Chani (his true love).

On top of all that material, how did Timothée Chalamet take his work to the next level? He did so by fully embedding himself in the world of Dune and exploring it in greater detail than he did in the previous two movies:

Knowing what ultimately happens to Paul in the story (no spoilers!), I can only imagine what Chalamet’s head space was like as he performed the character’s final scenes in the film.

Also starring Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, Ida Brooke and Robert Pattison, Dune: Part 3 wrapped production last November (a near five-month adventure for the cast and crew), and the blockbuster is going to be spending almost this entire year in post-production leading up to the film’s release date on December 18. It will probably be a while before we get our first look at the movie, but to say it’s one of CinemaBlend’s most anticipated titles of 2026 borders on understatement, so you can be sure that you’ll be able to find plenty to read about the work here on the site in the coming months.

While a-listers only film one movie at a time, due to the magic of the movie release schedule, sometimes we’re lucky enough to not get just but, but two or more gems from a celebrity per year. We can thank studios holding projects for the opportune moment, and I just realized that in 2026 this means we’re getting not one, but three movies with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya starring together.

Maybe you've already connected these dots, but this is the first time I really put all the puzzle pieces together. In fact, it seems like a fact that should have been firmly cemented in my brain give 2026 is going to be a big year for quite a few A-listers, but somehow this flew under the radar until Pattinson himself opened up about working with Zendaya in a recent interview.

He opened up a few days ago about landing both Dune: Part Three and his new movie The Drama with Zendaya around the same time, and all those puzzle pieces started falling into place. Here's the 2026 lineup the two inadvertently crafted together:

• The Drama
• The Odyssey
• Dune: Part Three

That’s definitely three projects all coming out in 2026. The Drama is first up with an April 3 theatrical rollout. Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated The Odyssey will come this summer, rolling out into theaters on July 17th. Finally, we’ll get the sequel Dune: Part Three, a movie that originally felt like it wouldn’t get made right away, but has come down the pipeline quickly since Denis Villeneuve announced he “was moved” by the audiences’ emotional responses. I'm sure each of these films had the two actors working together to differing degrees, but they do both share billing.

Part of this wild year for a-lister releases simply has to do with The Odyssey having a stacked cast. A bunch of major names have roles in The Odyssey this year, including Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, but also her fiancé Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway. The latter two are also having banner years.

In fact, until this week, I really thought 2026 was going to be the year of Tom Holland. As it turns out, his flicks Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day may be eclipsed by some actors with fewer entries on the upcoming Marvel movie schedule.

Hathaway is also in The Odyssey (honestly that list goes on and on, including the likes of Matt Damon, Charlize Theron and Lupita N'yongo). She also has Devil Wears Prada 2 coming earlier in the summer on May 1st. Then she's in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Verity, set for release on October 2nd, plus a flick called Flowervale Street from the It Follows director. So, as I said prior, it's really kind of a banner year for quite a few A-listers. Yet, I'm very interested to see how these Robert Pattinson and Zendaya roles pan out.

Some people might have lost track of Robert Pattinson since he gained monumental fame as Twilight's Edward, but the Mickey 17 actor has steadily kept busy. Now, he is learning the true meaning of the word. Remember a couple years ago when Jonathan Bailey was doing four different projects all at the same time? Well, R-Patz said hold my Dior Parfum, I’m going to do 5 major films in a year. While that’s an impressive feat, I’m more shook to hear how he landed these big gigs.

I think we can officially say we are amidst a Robert Pattinson Renaissance. After releasing Die My Love to finish off 2025, Pattinson has numerous big name projects scheduled for release on the 2026 movie schedule, including Dune: Part Three, The Drama and Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation The Odyssey. Oh, and let’s not forget he’s about to start filming The Batman Part II, which is now scheduled to release in October 2027. The High Life actor broke down his wild filming schedule for GQ, but the craziest part is how he nabbed these roles:

The fact that he just stumbled upon that hauntingly stunning film with Jennifer Lawrence is staggering. Robert Pattinson, I didn’t realize you had game like that, respect. After recently re-watching The Batman and Die My Love, I’ll admit I’m quite impressed with Pattinson's range. It’s not hard to believe he is heavily recruited by his peers, but to have it happen so casually is what blows my mind. I guess it really is about who you know in Hollywood.

These opportunities really do seem to just fall into Pattinson’s lap, though. Take for instance his cameo in Marty Supreme. Though he never appears on camera, The King actor supplied his British accent as the faceless umpire during the scene at the British Open semifinals. A friend of the Safdies since working with them on the 2017 indie crime thriller Good Time, Pattinson happened to be stopping by the set that day, just to say hi.

Upon further thought, it’s pretty funny that Pattinson just blindly accepts these offers. I’m not sure the Devil All The Time actor realized what he was signing up for, at least that's the feeling I get from hearing his comments:

Now, imagine raising a toddler on top of all that. Pattinson's Die My Love co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, says he’s a great dad and revealed he was flying back and forth from set to spend time with his fiancee Suki Waterhouse and their baby girl on the weekends. That’s very sweet, but I hope the actor is getting some good rest in between. He may feel Gen Z, but he’s not actually an eternal 17-year-old like his well-known Twilight character, and burn out is real.

However, I totally get trying to do the most while you are still young, and 2026 really is a huge year for him. I’m excited to see him and Zendaya debut as a new acting duo, considering she shares 3 of his major projects this year. The Drama will be the first to release, depicting Pattinson and Zendaya as an engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when their wedding plans go awry. Based on the first Drama trailer alone, this movie definitely has the potential to be one of Robert Pattinson’s best films, so be sure to catch it when it hits theaters on April 3rd.

Happy New Year! There’s nothing quite like the clean slate a fresh year can bring us, and when it comes to what 2026 movie releases are on the way, there’s a lot of big releases to be excited for. A lot of the movies I’m most excited about are adaptations of existing stories, like book adaptations for Project Hail Mary and Sunrise on the Reaping, DC Comics’ Supergirl, or Christopher Nolan’s telling of the Greek epic, The Odyssey, but I want to talk about which sequels have caught my eye the most as 2026 begins.

As it goes with Hollywood, there’s a lot of sequels on the way, with my current count (of those with official release dates) at twenty-three. But, which five movies am I most ready to buy a movie ticket and popcorn for? Let’s get into it (in release order).

Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come (April 10, 2026)

The first sequel of 2026 I’m the most stoked for is Searchlight’s Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. The horror comedy comes seven years after Ready or Not, and will follow Samara Weaving’s Grace MacCaullay just minutes after the first movie ends. Now, I wouldn’t have initially thought about Ready or Not getting a sequel, but after seeing the trailer, I’m completely on board.

For one, the cast that’s been assembled alongside the return of Weaving is stellar. Kathryn Newton will play her sister, who will be hunted alongside her. Then we have Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, Kevin Durand and Néstor Carbonell as the hunters. Ready or Not 2 not only looks like it will be a blast, but it’s the kind of sequel that feels earned. As far as other horror sequels go, I’m excited for Scream 7, for example, but not nearly as much because there've been so many of them lately.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1, 2026)

Then, I have The Devil Wears Prada 2 circled on my calendar, which is coming twenty years after the original film. Once again, we’re dealing with a movie that doesn’t necessarily need a follow-up, but considering how much the first one is beloved, I’m all in on catching up with these characters two decades later. I particularly have a lot of faith in this one, because just about everyone who was involved in the first movie came back – right down to the same screenwriter and director. I mean, they must know how much the original means to people, and wouldn’t sign on if they didn’t have something worthwhile to bring to the fashion-centered story, right?

Having The Devil Wears Prada 2 come out also feels like an experience at the movies that has been few and far between since the 2000s. I’m all in on seeing what Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and all the new cast bring to it, especially after all the hubbub the set photos have been stirring up. Also, I think the fact that Disney put it at the start of the summer shows a huge vote of confidence in its success from the studio.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026)

Another summer 2026 sequel I’m very excited for is Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While I should note Spider-Man is one of my favorite characters of all time, this movie intrigues me on a new level because it feels like we’re in uncharted waters for the character with its release. For one, it’s the first time a Spider-Man actor has gotten a fourth standalone movie, and two, this time it seems like Tom Holland’s comic book movie will be separating itself from the current MCU and going solo in a way we’ve yet to see from his era of the webslinger.

I’m going into it with a lot of questions about it: like how will he reconnect with Zendaya’s MJ and who is Sadie Sink playing? On the other hand, I was happy to hear during production that they are taking a much more practical approach to the stunts and how it was shot, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Practical Magic 2 (September 18, 2026)

That brings me to my one and only spooky season pick of sequels: Practical Magic 2. Not unlike The Devil Wears Prada, this is another one that feels like a long time coming, considering the original movie came out back in 1998, and feels like the kind of movie that feels like it’ll bring back another time for Hollywood movies. Practical Magic 2 is the kind of movie I want to take my mom and grandma to, and also have the most fun girls' night out with friends. I can’t say that about a lot of movies that come out in a calendar year. And come on, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock back as the Owens sisters are going to be electric!

Dune: Part 3 (December 18, 2026)

The final sequel of my top five I’m most looking forward to is Dune: Part 3, which reportedly wrapped filming last month. And yes, I should note that Avengers: Doomsday, which comes out on the same day, didn't make the cut for me. (Look, I’m sort of excited, but the MCU burnout has hit me, too). The Dune movies thus far have been massive theatrical experiences that have not disappointed, and I’m really interested in what comes next in this saga. I fall in the camp of fans who preferred the sequel a lot more than the first movie, but I’m still not over how excellent Dune: Part 2 is, and I will be anticipating this trip to the movies all year.

Now that I’ve shared my top five, let’s get into some honorable mentions. As I mentioned before, Scream 7 and Avengers: Doomsday are on my list, but to a lesser extent than the ones I’ve just talked about. Both of them are bringing back some big names, but I don’t expect them to blow my mind; I’d love to be proved wrong. Toy Story 5 will also be a big sequel this year, but personally, Pixar movies haven’t hit the same for me as of late (and that probably has more to do with the phase of life I’m in).

Anyway, that’s where I’m at! I encourage you to check out the calendar yourself and make your own.

It wasn’t always a forgone conclusion that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series would be a trilogy, but thankfully, we are getting a third movie during the 2026 movie schedule. Dune: Part Three, as it’s simply titled, will be a continuation of the previous movies. Tickets are even on sale now (as of the end of May 2026) for select IMAX theaters around the world in anticipation of the conclusion to the trilogy.

The upcoming book-to-screen adaptation based on the second novel in the Dune series by author Frank Herbert, Dune: Messiah, is getting closer. We've seen the first trailer (more on that below), we know who is reprising their roles from the previous Dune movies, which you can catch with an HBO Max subscription, and who is joining the cast. Here's everything we know about the movie.

When Will Dune: Part Three Be Released?

Warner Bros. has announced that Dune: Part Three will be released on December 18th, 2026. The movie was shot in IMAX, according to Variety, making this the first Dune movie to be filmed with the large-format cameras, though the other two were released in the format after post-production work.

In fact, because it was shot in IMAX, it appears to have an advantage going into opening week. You see, it's not the only big movie getting released on December 18th. Avengers: Doomsday is also dropping that very same day, setting up a fascinating duel at the box office that we rarely see these days.

A big part of that duel (which some fans have dubbed "DunesDay") will be which will be on the most IMAX screens, and it seems that, at least at the moment, Dune: Part Three has the advantage because it was shot in the format, and Doomsday was not. Recently, theater owners have bristled at both movies competing for audiences and screens, but no one appears to be budging, and tickets for select screenings of Dune Part Three in IMAX are now on sale.

The Dune: Part 3 Trailer

As is the case with any good trailer, there is a lot to unpack (blonde Robert Pattinson??), and a lot of questions that we probably won't have answers for until DunesDay. Are Paul and Chani really back together, because they were definitely NOT at the end of the last installment? If they are, where does that leave Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh)? Those are just the most basic questions!

Who’s In The Cast?

Much of the cast is returning from the first two movies, plus there are a few exciting additions to the cast.

Timothée Chalamet As Paul Atreides

Timothée Chalamet is returning as Paul “Muad'Dib” Atreides in Dune: Part Three. Chalamet led the first two movies as the central character in the Dune series, so of course, he’s back for this one. Since starring in Dune and Dune: Part Two, Chalamet’s star has only grown brighter, and it’ll be great to see him back in this role that I think he performed outstandingly.

In February 2026, Chalamet opened up about how excited he was to make this third movie after gaining more and more confidence after the previous two. He spoke with Matthew McConaughey at an event for CNN and Variety:

"Taking a big swing" is exactly what fans of the books want to hear, and it hopefully means big things for the adaptation.

Zendaya As Chani

Like Chalamet, Zendaya will be back reprising her role as Chani, Paul’s Fremon lover. While she had a pretty limited role in the first movie, she was a huge part of Part Two, and that will continue here.

Florence Pugh As Princess Irulan

Princess Irulan has a big role in the book Dune: Messiah, so Florence Pugh, who appeared in the second Dune movie, will likely have more to do here.

Robert Pattinson As Scytale

CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg theorized Robert Pattinson could be the character Scytale, and now, after the trailer, it's confirmed. Pattison appears with blonde hair in the trailer, and he looks as menacing as Scytale should. With the caliber of cast members that Dune has, a big name in the role is no surprise.

Anya Taylor-Joy As Alia Atreides

One of the most exciting additions to the cast is only sort of an addition. Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in Dune: Part Two, but mostly just her voice was heard, with a few fleeting images. Her character, Alia Atreides, Paul’s sister, was still in utero in the second movie of the trilogy. This time, she’ll have a full role to play, and it’s one of the best characters in the story.

Jason Momoa As Duncan Idaho

We won’t spoil too much here if you’ve never read Dune: Messiah, but yes, Jason Momoa will be back, and he’ll once again be playing fan-favorite Duncan Idaho (or, at least a version of him). Momoa was one of the most beloved characters in the first movie, just as he is among book fans, so it’ll be great to see him once again after he died in the first movie.

Josh Brolin As Gurney Halleck

Gurney Halleck, being played again by Josh Brolin, is one of the few characters we didn't see in the trailer (at least, one we could tell was definitely him). Gurney is a fan favorite, and it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role other than Brolin here.

Rebecca Ferguson As Lady Jessica

This is an interesting one because Lady Jessica, Paul’s mother, doesn’t really play a part in Dune: Messiah, but Rebecca Ferguson will be reprising her role. She teased a little about the part recently, saying it was a small role, but that “Denis had a little idea.” What that idea could be, I can’t wait to find out. She was wonderful as Jessica in the first two movies.

And finally, at least for now, we know that Paul's children, Leto II and Ghanima, will be played by Jason Momoa's son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, and Silo actress Ida Brooke, respectively. Charlotte Rampling will reprise her role of Reverend Mother Mohiam as well.

Dune: Part Three Is Based On The Book Dune: Messiah

For those who haven’t read the book, we’ll keep the spoilers light here. Dune: Part Three is based on the second book in the Dune series, Dune: Messiah, by author Frank Herbert. The book, published in 1969, is as well regarded by fans as the original Dune novel. It is set about 12 years after the events of Dune, and Paul is now emperor. That doesn’t mean all is well in the universe. In fact, Paul has unleashed something in the Fremon that even he can’t control, and it threatens everything.

Dune: Messiah is a shorter book than Dune, but Villeneuve will probably still have to make some serious decisions on what to cut. Given how enthusiastic he’s been about these adaptations, I think it’s fair to trust him on what is critical and what can get cut, but it’s going to be tough for fans of the book, no matter what he cuts.

Could There Be A Dune: Part Four?

We’re going to get a little ahead of ourselves here and start wondering about a 4th installment. The answer is murky, to say the least. For starters, Villeneuve’s next project after Dune: Messiah is the next James Bond movie. Bond 26 is loosely scheduled for 2028, so it’s unlikely that if there is a fourth film, Villeneuve will be directly involved.

That’s not to say it is impossible. There is plenty of rich story left to tell in the Dune universe (the original series is six books by Herbert), so a fourth is certainly possible, likely with another director at the helm. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We're only about months from being back in the Dune universe, and all will be right with the world.

The 2026 movie schedule is shaping up to be quite massive, and at the forefront of those major releases are the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. On their own, both movies have the opportunity to be true forces at the box office. Interestingly enough, both films are also set to be released on the same day, marking yet another instance in which two high-profile titles have bowed simultaneously. With that, a fan created a poster that combined the sci-fi epic and the superhero team-up flick.

If there’s anything that fans of major franchises love to do, it’s to create art that pays homage to said IPs. One of the key individuals who’s been doing that for some time now is artist and illustrator Bosslogic. The social media phenom is at it again, as he took to Instagram to share some personalized art promoting “Dunesday.” (Yes, you read that correctly.) Check out the post below to see how the digital creator decided to mash up the next battle for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with the third chapter in Paul Atreides’ story:

The photo above depicts Doctor Doom’s mask partially buried on what’s like the dunes of Arrakis. It’s a simple yet effective image, and I also love how Bosslogic – whose real name is Kode Abdo – added the nose piece to Doom’s mask. The post’s caption, which reads, “Multiverse Messiah,” is also a fun nod to both the worlds of Dune and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While these two franchises won’t really collide in any way, this poster serves as a fun jumping off point to imagine what could happen if such a crossover occurred.

Although Victor von Doom won’t be rubbing shoulders with the Lisan al Gaib or the Fremen anytime soon, it’s still cool that audiences will have the opportunity to see all of those characters in theaters on the same day. 2023 saw the dominance of “Barbenheimer,” which was the massive same-day release of Barbie and Oppenheimer, while 2024 signified “Glicked,” the releases of Wicked and Gladiator II. Those two events varied in terms of their success, so I’m curious as to what could happen on “Dunesday.”

Both movies have managed to garner their fair share of hype individually, though. Avengers: Doomsday is set to be one part of the culmination of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. Joe and Anthony Russo are returning to the directors’ chairs, and franchise veteran Robert Downey Jr. is also playing Doctor Doom this time around instead of Iron Man. On top of that, Steve Rogers a.k.a. Captain America is also back in the fold and, as a Rogers-centric teaser trailer recently revealed, he’s a father now.

Paul Atreides will also be a dad when fans see him in Dune: Part Three, as the film takes place decades after the events of the second film. Helmed by the returning Denis Villeneuve, the movie (which wrapped in November) is set to adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah. This installment will close out Villeneuve’s trilogy, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that distinction provides fans with further incentive to see the movie in theaters (and possibly on opening day).

Even now, pundits and analysts are pondering how Dune and Avengers might fare when they open at the same time. It’s also hard not to wonder if, even at this point, one of the studios behind the gargantuan films might back off and switch dates. A movie like that doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, right now, though. So, on that day, let’s assemble and let the spice flow as it may and, in the meantime, we’ll see if anyone else drops any cool fan-made “Dunesday” posters.

Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are set to open in theaters on December 28, 2026.

A character’s hair can really inform how an actor plays a role, and we’ve seen plenty of drastic measures taken — like Tom Felton dyeing his hair every nine days to achieve Draco Malfoy’s platinum blond in the Harry Potter movies or Matt Smith’s wild mohawk in Caught Stealing. Just because it’s important doesn’t always mean the actor is happy about it, as Timothée Chalamet proved with his reaction to having to cut his hair for Dune: Part Three.

Timothée Chalamet boasts gorgeous curly brown hair, and while he has no secret for how to achieve its perfect volume, he seems pretty attached to it. In fact, when he visited The Graham Norton Show recently to promote Marty Supreme — his latest project on the 2025 movie calendar — he didn’t try to hide how bitter he was over having to sport a buzzcut for the next installment of the Dune franchise. The host asked him what happened to “the beautiful Chalamet locks,” and the actor replied:

Wow, strong choice of words! Graham Norton pressed on: How long has he been without his signature curls?

I can just see Timothée Chalamet pulling out the chalk to mark one more day since Denis Villeneuve asked the Dune hairstylists to bring out the razor. If this man remembers the date of his buzzcut, he is not over it. That was already pretty obvious by his assertion that his locks had been “stolen,” and all I can say is it’s a good thing for Villeneuve that hair grows back.

Timothée Chalamet seemed to understand the reason for going so short, but that didn’t stop him from asking Denis Villeneuve to reconsider. He said:

I understand the Oscar nominee’s sentiment here. Our hair definitely can have an effect on our self-confidence, and especially with Timothée Chalamet changing his hair to fit whatever character he’s playing — from Yule’s mullet in Don’t Look Up to Bob Dylan’s coif in A Complete Unknown (which was not actually a wig made from 100% Dwayne Johnson chest hair, regardless of The Rock’s jokes) — it makes sense that he would feel especially connected to his own.

Emma Stone probably understands the Call Me by Your Name star as well. She had to shave her head for Bugonia, and despite knowing for a year and a half that the day was coming, Stone said she ended up “panicking” when the time came.

Timothée Chalamet’s hair will grow back, just as Emma Stone’s did (though I’m not sure he’ll rock the pixie cut as well as she did), and who knows — maybe a drastic haircut is part of the price he has to pay on the road to greatness. After the second Dune movie received some Academy Award attention (including a Best Picture nomination), we’ll just have to see what happens when Dune: Part Three is released a year from now on the 2026 movie schedule.

The viral Dune: Part Two popcorn bucket has already carved out its place in film history, evolving from a simple promotional item into a full-blown cultural moment. It was wildly shared, impossible to unsee and nearly as talked about as the hit sci-fi movie itself. Now, with a new 2025 movie release on the way, Timothée Chalamet is back in popcorn-bucket territory. The actor recently shared a first look at the upcoming Marty Supreme’s collectible container and, unsurprisingly, couldn’t resist referencing the infamous Dune 2 sandworm along the way.

Chalamet revived the bit via his Instagram stories, posting a side-by-side comparison that you can see below, labeled “How it started. How it’s going.” On the left sits the infamous Dune: Part Two bucket. On the right: a clean, bright-orange Marty Supreme popcorn container shaped like a ping pong ball.

Regal Cinemas announced a free Marty Supreme ping-pong ball popcorn bucket for Regal Crown Club members attending opening-weekend screenings. According to Regal’s official announcement, anyone who purchases a ticket to see the ping-pong drama flick at a participating Regal theater between December 25 and December 28 gets their hands on the orange ping pong–shaped bucket at no additional cost, while supplies last.

Marty Supreme stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a table tennis prodigy navigating 1950s New York. Directed by Josh Safdie, the upcoming A24 film blends sports drama, character study and manic period energy, loosely inspired by real-life ping-pong champion Marty Reisman. Critics can’t stop talking about it, with many calling the Wonka star’s performance career-defining. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars in her first major screen role in years, adding another layer to what’s already shaping up as one of the most talked-about films of the year.

The reason that Dune bucket still looms so large is that even the people who made the movie couldn’t ignore it. During the Dune: Part Two press run last year, director Denis Villeneuve and the young star openly reacted to the bucket’s accidental notoriety in interviews. Villeneuve admitted that when he first saw it, his reaction was essentially disbelief, paired with the realization that, intentional or not, it had sparked massive online engagement. Chalamet, meanwhile, joked that he couldn’t tell whether the designer behind it felt wildly successful or deeply offended by the reaction.

Regal’s rollout also plays into the current arms race of collectible movie merch. Theater chains have leaned hard into novelty buckets and drink containers as incentives to get people back into seats, and Marty Supreme’s offering lands on the smart end of that spectrum. A giant ping-pong ball is weird enough to be memorable, yet still normal enough to avoid becoming a meme for the wrong reasons.

The Little Women actor sharing it spotlights the bucket, giving it a stamp of approval. Dune: Part Two gave us a popcorn container that will live forever in screenshots. In hindsight, the Dune: Part Two popcorn bucket didn’t hurt the movie at all. If anything, it became part of the release’s legend. But Marty Supreme seems determined to keep the focus on its story and that great style.

Timothée Chalamet has learned how to weaponize movie merch discourse. And if this is how he’s choosing to promote Marty, along with those amazing jackets everyone is trying to get their hands on, at least this time, the bucket is safe for work.

Marty Supreme hits theaters on December 25, 2025.

It’s been well over two years since Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet started dating, and they continue to keep their romance private. That's a pretty big accomplishment, as Jenner has lived most of her life in front of reality TV cameras and Chalamet is, by all accounts, succeeding in his pursuit to become one of the greats in Hollywood. So, with the holidays approaching and Chalamet’s schedule not getting less busy, an insider gave us an alleged look into what’s happening in this celebrity relationship.

Timothée Chalamet Will Celebrate Thanksgiving With The Kardashians

It looks like this Thursday, November 27, Timothée Chalamet will be giving thanks for the extravagant spread provided by one of the Kardashian-Jenner family members, as the actor is allegedly in Los Angeles on a break from filming Dune: Part Three. According to a source for Page Six:

This alleged visit should be a relief for fans after breakup rumors struck the couple yet again recently. The Call Me by Your Name star was absent from Kris Jenner’s huge birthday bash earlier this month, but insiders assured fans the couple was doing “great.”

It makes sense that if Timothée Chalamet planned on spending Turkey Day with the Jenners and Kardashians that he wouldn’t worry too much about not being able to sneak away to celebrate the matriarch turning the big 7-0. I’d like to think Kris Jenner will still accept any gift he wasn’t able to give at the time!

Overall, it sounds like the Oscar nominee will also be making time to see his own family during the filming hiatus. So we’ll just have to see if all those photographers happen to catch him out and about as he makes his rounds.

Kylie Jenner Has Reportedly Visited Timothée Chalamet On The Dune 3 Set

It sounds like Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been finding ways to see each other, even with his busy schedule (his next project, Marty Supreme is set to hit the 2025 movie calendar on Christmas Day). The Kardashians star has even allegedly been making regular trips out to the Hungarian capital, where he’s been filming Dune: Part Three. The source said:

I love that their relationship can thrive even as he stays busy trying to climb to new heights in his career. Timothee Chalamet revealed that he was preparing for his role in Marty Supreme even when he was filming Wonka and Dune: Part Two, and if they’ve made it this far, it seems like Kylie Jenner must be supportive of his ambitions. I mean, she’s no slouch herself.

While we wait for Marty Supreme, you can stream A Complete Unknown with a Hulu subscription or Dune: Part Two with an HBO Max subscription. Kylie Jenner, meanwhile, can be seen on The Kardashians, with new episodes dropping each Thursday on Hulu.

I’ve been cautiously hopeful ever since the announcement Denis Villeneuve would direct a third installment in his Dune saga. But as we know, “hope clouds observation.” Or something like that. But the threequel just hit an exciting milestone that makes that 2026 movie release feel truly locked in. Consider me buzzing.

The reveal came via Timothée Chalamet fan account Timothée Chalamet Nation on X (formerly Twitter), which posted a production image announcing, “That’s a wrap!” on Dune: Part Three, along with a thank-you to the cast and crew and a note touting a theatrical date—again, per the fan account’s post, not the studio’s. The shared image, shown below, featuring a wrap screen and a still of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, is the clearest public signal yet that the next chapter is moving from the shifting sands of development into post-production.

Early reports suggested the production began in July and clocked roughly four months of filming before calling it. Allegedly, and bolstered by the image revealed in the post above, Warner Bros. has settled on the straightforward title Dune: Part Three, and not Dune: Messiah, even as the story is drawn from and set to be a book-to-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1969 third novel in the Dune series of novels. That naming choice could be quietly telling. It suggests Villeneuve isn’t just adapting Messiah; he may be threading in pieces of Children of Dune to close the trilogy in one sweeping chapter.

Casting backs this read. Per Empire’s reporting, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke have joined the Dune 3 cast as Leto II and Ghanima, the children of Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya). That all but confirms a time jump, aging the twins past their newborn moment at the end of Messiah and nudging the story toward the next book’s terrain. How far Villeneuve goes is the big swing—maybe a handful of pages to set an endgame, maybe a bolder reshape that spotlights the twins’ rise. The safer bet is the former, but the door’s open.

There’s a format twist, too. Whereas the first two films were shot digitally, Part Three is being shot on film, specifically 15-perf 65mm IMAX and 5-perf 65mm, per Kodak’s now-deleted Instagram story tease which was documented over on Reddit. With Linus Sandgren behind the camera, expect a grain-rich, organic finish that leans into heat haze, skin tone, and sheer scale in ways even premium digital struggles to match. Villeneuve has never been shy about image craft; this reads like a final-chapter flex.

With Dune: Part Three officially wrapped, the clock’s ticking, and momentum is real. The film hits theaters on December 18, 2026—going head-to-head with Avengers: Doomsday at the box office. After the mega success of Barbenheimer, we know smart counterprogramming can explode; fans are already calling this one “Dunesday.” I’ve never been more pumped.

As we wait for more information on the upcoming third movie in the sci-fi epic franchise, we can revisit the first two films, available to stream with an HBO Max subscription.

For Dune fans, it appears as though 2026 is going to be quite the epic year. In December, audiences will get to witness the arrival of Dune: Part Three (director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of author Frank Herbert's Dune: Messiah), but it's not just the big screen that will be delivering entertainment. On television, Dune: Prophecy is gearing up to come back for Season 2, and with the announcement today of production having commenced on new episodes, we also have news of three talented actors joining the cast.

HBO has revealed this morning that cameras are now rolling for Dune: Prophecy Season 2, and new stars set to join the ensemble show include Indira Varma, Ashley Waters, and Tom Hollander. While we don't yet know the identities of any of the characters they will be playing, they will be joining a roster of stars that includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, all of whom will be back reprising their respective roles from Season 1.

Check out the announcement video shared on social media below!

The press release announcing the casting is limited when it comes to details about story, but Alison Schapker is back as showrunner, and the production will be quite the globetrotting adventure for the cast and crew. Officially revealed shooting locations include Hungary, Jordan, and Spain, and a special preview of what's on the way has been shared on Instagram:

Among the new names in the cast, Indira Varma's is a standout because this is technically the second time that she has been added to the show. When Dune: Prophecy Season 1 was in the works, she was initially hired to play the role of Natalya Arat, but scheduling conflicts forced her to step away from the project and Jodhi May got the part. It further adds to the actor's history of franchise parts, with her filmography also including Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Doctor Who, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Ashley Waters, meanwhile, is just a few months removed from earning both widespread acclaim and an Emmy nomination for his supporting role in the Netflix limited series Adolescence. His other credits include the streaming crime series Top Boy.

As for Tom Hollander, he will be returning to HBO following his dark role in the second season of the hit series The White Lotus, but he has been plenty busy since then. Most recently, he played legendary director Alfred Hitchcock in two episodes of the Ed Gein-centric Netflix series Monster, and he is featured in a lead role in the Sky crime series The Iris Affair.

The Emmy-nominated Dune: Prophecy hasn't announced a release window yet for Season 2, but given the timing of the start of production, it will be interesting to see what kind of coordination there will be with the arrival of Dune: Part Three late in the year. Be on the lookout for more updates about the show in the coming months, and to get caught up on Season 1, all you need to do is take advantage of your HBO Max subscription.

I know that when I think of some of the most powerful young actors, Zendaya and Glen Powell are two of the first names that come to mind. It turns out George Clooney – yes, the George Clooney – thinks that too, as he opened up about why they are two young stars who seriously impress him. Talk about high praise!

At the moment, George Clooney is making the rounds and talking about his project on the 2025 movie schedule, Jay Kelly. He stars in that film alongside Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, and I think it’s safe to say all three of them are legendary movie stars. Now, the Ocean’s Eleven actor is also opening up about the next generation of talent, and he specifically gushed about Zendaya and Glen Powell. Starting with the Euphoria star, here’s what he had to say about her on THR’s Awards Chatter podcast:

I totally get what he’s saying. Zendaya isn’t just a movie star. She is also a fashion icon and does a lot of work outside of film. She won an Emmy for Euphoria, and she’s the face of multiple brands, including Louis Vuitton and On. Her stardom surpasses just film. However, the movies are also one of the elements that make her so iconic.

Case in point, on the 2026 movie schedule alone, she’ll be part of four major releases – The Drama, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three.

As George Clooney said, she can do it all, and she can do it all well, just like he can. While Zendaya does fashion campaigns for designer brands, Clooney does ads for Nespresso. While Zendaya has made a name for herself on television, with Euphoria, Clooney broke big with one of the best hospital-set TV shows, E.R. And on top of all that, they can both effortlessly carry a film.

The Oscar winner also had a lot of praise for Glen Powell, who has had a few big years in a row after he spent years working his way up in Hollywood (much like Clooney did). Following the release of Top Gun: Maverick, his star has risen exponentially, and in the last two months alone, he’s led a TV show, Chad Powers (which you can stream with a Hulu subscription), and he’s about to release The Running Man, which he’s the star of.

Speaking about why the 37-year-old actor is one to watch, Clooney said:

When Clooney says he’s “not ready to call it all dead yet,” he’s referring to movie stars. There’s been a lot of chatter recently about whether there are any, and it’s clear that this movie star thinks there are. I happen to agree too.

While movie stardom might look different now than it did a few decades ago, there are major young stars working right now, and they’re only getting bigger. So, pay attention, folks, because I think George Clooney is right. Actors like Zendaya and Glen Powell are among the next generation of major movie stars, and it will be so exciting to see what they do next.

Saying Zendaya has a big year ahead is an understatement. Between the 2026 movie schedule and the 2026 TV schedule, she has five projects in the works that we know of. However, it’s not just these projects we have to look forward to; it’s the press tours too, because we all know the actress and her stylist will pull out all the stops when it comes to her looks. Law Roach confirmed that’s true too, and his explanation of how they’re prepping for all this has me equal parts overwhelmed and excited.

At the moment, Law Roach is styling Ariana Grande for the release of Wicked: For Good. However, he’s also getting ready for a whirlwind of a year with Zendaya. So, when he stopped to chat with ET, they asked if he’s already prepping looks for Euphoria Season 3’s press tour. In response, he explained they aren’t just preparing for that, they’re getting ready for everything:

Honestly, it’s overwhelming to think about everything Zendaya is releasing next year. That’s because she’s not just releasing five projects, per her IMDb (even though Roach said six, though there might be one we don’t know about); they’re all high-profile and highly anticipated.

So, yes, the preparation for the press tours has already begun, as Law Roach said:

Alright, let’s break this down. Like 2024, when Zendaya released Challengers and Dune: Part Two within two months, 2026 will be stacked.

She’ll start with the film The Drama, an A24 rom-com she’s starring in with Robert Pattinson. It will come out on April 3.

Then, her summer, and specifically her July, will be packed for both her and her fiancé, Tom Holland. That’s because Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will come out on July 17 and then, about two weeks later, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released on July 31. Seriously, I can picture the Greek goddess-level outfits and spier-themed fits already.

Now, at the moment, we don’t know exactly how involved Zendaya is in Spider-Man 4. However, per People, she’s been spotted on set, there is an expectation that MJ will appear in some capacity, and it’s listed on the actress’s IMDb.

So, in the span of one month, we’ll be getting looks for what could be two of the biggest movies of 2026. That’s incredible!

However, her run does not stop there. Along with these three movies, she’s also got Dune: Part Three’s release next year. She’ll round out her year with that movie on December 18, and considering the absolute slays she had during Dune: Part Two’s press tour, I imagine she’ll go out of 2026 with a bang.

Also, we haven’t even talked about the release of Euphoria Season 3, because we don’t know when it’s coming out. However, I’m sure that Zendaya and Law Roach will have the perfect edgy looks ready for when the newest episodes become available with an HBO Max subscription.

So, all that’s to say, we’re going to be seeing a lot of Zendaya in 2026, and I cannot wait. She’s a brilliant actress, I can’t wait to see all these projects, and you better believe I’m already highly anticipating the outfits she’ll rock in honor of them.

Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies have been wildly popular, and are some of the best book to screen adaptations in recent years. While it originally looked like the filmmaker was taking a break from Arrakis, production on Part Three is underway. The threequel will feature Robert Pattinson in a mystery role, and the Batman actor recently explained the upside to filming while hot AF in the middle of a desert. Let's break it all down.

Dune: Part Three, which was recently renamed from Messiah, will seemingly be set years after the ending of Dune 2. Fans of the first two titles (which are streaming with a HBO Max subscription) are eager to jump back in, but newcomer Robert Pattinson spoke to IndieWire about just how tiring it's been to shoot. As he shared:

Honestly, this does sound somewhat freeing. While shooting a big budget blockbuster like Dune: Part Three comes with some high stakes, it sounds like the heat exhaustion ended up freeing Pattinson from any intrusive thoughts or anxiety about joining the Oscar-winning franchise. I can only imagine just how much the Twilight alum sweat while shooting the mysterious project

Being so overwhelmingly hot seemingly freed up some brain space for Pattinson in the midst of filming the Dune threequel. And the exhaustion helped him to be even more moldable by Denis Villeneuve, rather than overthinking the direction he was getting. It sounds like hot yoga but for actors.

There are countless questions about what Denis Villeneuve has up his sleeve for Dune: Part Three. If it's an accurate adaptation of Messiah, we'd follow Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides years after Part Two. He's been ruling as Emperor, having accepted himself as Muad'Dib aka the messiah of the Fremen. Aside from Robert Pattinson's mysterious role, moviegoers are also hyped to see Anya Taylor-Joy's Alia Atreides following her cameo in the second film.

Dune: Part Three marks yet another major franchise that Pattinson is getting involved in, addition to smaller indie titles. Obviously he remains synonymous with his tenure as Edward in the Twilight saga, but is also the most recent live-action version of Batman. Unfortunately, it's going to be years before we see what Matt Reeves has planned for The Batman: Part II.

All will be revealed when Dune: Part Three hits theaters on December 18th of next year as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully we get some information, including who Robert Pattinson will be playing, sooner rather than later.

Dune: Part Three is going to be a big movie for actors named Momoa. Not only will the film mark the return of Jason Momoa’s character, Duncan Idaho from the first film, but it'll also include Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, Jason Momoa’s son. The elder Momoa has talked about how he really didn't want his son to become an actor. However, Jason has now revealed a bit more about just how it happened anyway, and I love how he was beaming with pride.

To be fair, it seems Nakoa-Wolf Momoa's casting can be greatly attributed to his famous dad. Jason recently shared on the Smartless podcast that despite not wanting his son to get into acting, he took his kid, who goes by Wolf, to watch him on the set of Dune. The purpose of that was so that Wolf could start to learn how acting worked. Momoa said…

Jason Momoa did indeed make a great point in that the set of Dune would be an ideal place for his son to get his feet wet, so to speak. Despite the older Momoa's reservations, it seems that Nakoa-Wolf really pushed his father to let it him give a try. While the younger Momoa had done acting before, he is an accomplished martial artist and, eventually, Momoa relented and helped his son put together a tape and sent it to a producer they knew:

And so, from maybe angling to get his son a role as an extra, it was instead suggested that Nakoa-Wolf Momoa should audition for a more significant role in Dune: Part Three -- for the role of Leto Atreides II, the son of Paul Atreides and Chani, as played by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Momoa says his son spoke with actor Cliff Curtis about acting before making a taped audition, and the producers were interested after he sent in said tape.

From there, Jason Momoa flew from where he was working in New Zealand to London to be with his son when he auditioned in person. While recalling all of this during his interview, the Minecraft Movie actor then went into full dad mode, and his praising of his son's abilities is just too sweet to ignore:

Nakoa-Wolf Momoa has clearly made a giant leap, from doing community theater in Southern California to appearing opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the next Dune movie. Momoa admits to being a “wreck” watching his son’s first scene in the movie, but he’s also incredibly proud. He concluded his comments saying…

Dune 3 is currently set for release in December 2026, so one imagines it’s going to be a pretty wild Christmas at the Momoa house. If dad is this happy to see his son filming, one can only imagine how proud he’ll be when he sees the final product. Ultimately, I also wouldn't be surprised if Jason Momoa shared some sweet tributes for his son upon the film's eventual release. And I'd be so down for that.

While waiting for the upcoming Dune film, grab an HBO Max subscription and stream the first two installments.

I'm a big fan of Sci Fi movies, and I'm a huge fan of great war movies. Sometimes, those two genres meet. It's not always with spectacular results, if I'm honest, but I still end up looking forward to movies and shows that bring them together. I'm talking about movies like Dune and Starship Troopers, and TV shows like Battlestar Galactica and Silo. This is a list dedicated to movies like that. So grab your gear and let's get into the action.

Dune

There are a lot of things that make Dune one of the best science fiction stories of all time. War is a major theme throughout the whole series and certainly something the recent movies have focused on. The politics of war and various armies across the universe feature heavily.

Ender's Game

Despite a stellar cast, including Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, and Viola Davis, and rich source material from the original novel to draw on, Ender's Game was a critical and box office disappointment, some of which is because of some controversy surrounding the book's author. However, if you're like me and enjoy this kind of movie, about the young trainees in a futuristic army, you will certainly find things to like about the movie.

Avatar

I'll be the first to say that while many love Avatar, I am not among them. That said, it's a movie that definitely belongs on this list. It's about a military mission, though the critiques of the military are a little heavy-handed, and it's one of the biggest box office draws of all time, so whether I like it or not, I'm including it.

Star Trek

This one is a little tricky, as I'm sure fans of Star Trek will be immediately noting in their heads. The United Federation of Planets, and by extension the crew of the USS Enterprise, are primarily a political organization with a mission to promote peace. That said, the ship has a military-like hierarchy, and the crew often finds themselves battling hostile elements in the galaxy. So there are heavy military overtones in every Star Trek series and movie.

Firefly

Like some others on this list, Firefly is a bit of an edge case. While most of the crew of the spaceship Serenity are ex-military, the show itself doesn't have many of the elements of a futuristic army, more a rag-tag crew of space explorers. It's as much a space western in the style of Star Wars as anything else.

Halo

You knew this one had to be here. Halo, based on the video game of the same name, ran for two seasons on Paramount+ and was a moderate success, though it never reached the same popularity as the game it was based on.

Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1, which was a show that was born on the heals of the movie Stargate. It ran for 10 seasons, first on Showtime and later on Syfy.

Aliens

One of the most beloved sci-fi movies of all time, Aliens has some of the coolest military scenes featuring the crew of Marines on the mission with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver). One of the most iconic moments in the movie comes when the Marines all wake up from their long trip and Sgt. Apone says. "Another day in the core!"

Battlestar Galactica

The classic sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica is one of the best examples of a futuristic military, even if it's really just a small piece of what its space force used to be. Led by Admiral Adama (Edward James Olmos), the military members run the ship, and by default, the last of humankind, in partnership with civilian leadership.

Starship Troopers

Are you doing your part? There may be no more obvious movie to include on this list than the cult favorite Starship Troopers. The recruiting video alone puts it near the top of the list of movies about the military in the future, to say nothing of the political overtones and satire of the rest of the movie.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 And 2

The Hunger Games didn't start with a military of the future as a key component, but it certainly ends with two militaries, both the revolutionaries and the army from The Capitol, in the final two movies of the original franchise. It's a great example of two different kinds of armies, as well.

Pacific Rim

I'm not the biggest fan of Kaiju movies, but I absolutely love Pacific Rim from director Guillermo del Toro. This is a bit of an edge case, because it's not really set in the distant future (the 2013 movie was actually set in 2020), the presence of a great military leader like Marshal Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) means it absolutely demands to be on this list. It's not like we have technology like the Mechas in the movie anyway, so it feels very futuristic.

The Terminator Franshise

Throughout the entire Terminator franchise, even when the movies aren't about the coming war between humans and machines, there are heavy military overtones, to say nothing of when we do see the actual war in some of the latter movies. The fourth movie, Terminator Salvation, is especially militaristic.

Doom

When I first saw 2005's Doom, based on the notorious video game from the '90s, I couldn't help but be reminded of Aliens in the way the futuristic Marines are portrayed as they travel to Mars to assist the UAC scientist after the attack. John "Reaper" Grimm and Sgt. Mahonin (Karl Urban and Dwyane Johnson, respectively) ooze the same kind of energy that Hicks and the other Marines in Aliens have.

Edge Of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow seems to either be revered or ignored by film fans, but include me in the former. It's such a great sci-fi war movie. Led by Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the movie, though not set in the distant future, sees humanity's military come together to fight off invading aliens.

Star Wars

Obviously I had to include Star Wars here. Not only do we get to see the military apparatus of the Empire (and its successor) in all ten of the movies thus far released, but we also see the hierarchy of the Rebel Alliance. The scene at the end of the first movie, when Chewie doesn't get the medal that Han and Luke receive, but that he also deserves, is very much a military-looking ceremony as well.

And yeah, I will acknowledge that technically the movies are "a long time ago" and not in the future...but....c'mon.

Stargate

I'm a huge Kurt Russell fan, and while I loved Stargate when I first saw it, I did not expect it to spawn a franchise. Director and writer Roland Emmerich loves to make movies about futuristic armies, and Stargate is a perfect example of when he is at his best. It's a little cheesy, sure, but that's part of the charm of a good Emmerich popcorn flick.

Babylon 5

Set about 250 years in the future, Babylon 5 is one of those classic '90s TV shows that feels like it's adjacent to the Star Trek universe, but in this case, much more directly military-related. The titular space station is filled with both military personnel and civilians, but it was always the military plotlines that grabbed me the most.

Jupiter Ascending

2015's Jupiter Ascending, from writers and directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski, is a wild movie. It's kind of hard to explain, except to say that the protagonist, a soldier played by Channing Tatum, is part man and part...dog... is a great military character from the future.

Soldier

Kurt Russell and director Paul W. S. Anderson teamed up for 1998's Soldier, about a dystopian military project that turns orphans into killers for the military until things get really weird in the future. Yeah, it's a wild movie, and it was written by David Peoples, who also wrote Blade Runner and considered Soldier to be in the same universe. Yikes

Terra Nova

Terra Nova is a show that got canceled way too soon. It was a big-budget show that looked fantastic and told a super interesting story about a dystopian future that led humanity to open up a portal to another Earth. The military in the show, led by Commander Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang) wasn't the focus, but played a huge role. It's just too bad we didn't get to see more, as the show was canceled after just 13 episodes.

Universal Soldier

Roland Emmerich's first big-budget Hollywood movie, Universal Soldier, has a ton of the DNA that the polarizing director would be known for throughout his career. It's a pretty ridiculous, over-the-top movie about soldiers in the future, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren as the primary soldiers.

SeaQuest DSV

The simplest way to describe SeaQuest DSV is to say it's Star Trek in a submarine. The cast was led by Jaws star Roy Scheider, and the show ran for three seasons in the mid-90s. It was a fun NBC show, and like Star Trek, it was exactly military, but the organization the sub crew represented was similar to the U.N. and acted in a very militaristic way. Though it took place in 2020, that was 25 years in the future when the show aired.

The Matrix Revolutions

The final Matrix movie in the original trilogy, The Matrix Revolutions, is when things really got militaristic. Throughout the whole series, there were always some aspects of a futuristic military, but the series really leans in with what I would consider the weakest movie of the franchise, but still a really fun movie.

Snowpiercer

Imagine living your whole life in the back of an endless train trip as 5th-class "citizens" of the last people on Earth. That's where we find our heroes in Snowpiercer, who are finally forced to take on the train's military when the horrible conditions bring them to a breaking point.

Andromeda

Set hundreds of years in the future, Andromeda was loosely based on work from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, so as you would expect, it feels like his most famous show, but it also feels a little cheap. Like many shows about spaceships, it's not exactly military, but has a militaristic hierarchy..

The Tomorrow War

The Tomorrow War is a little tricky for this list. It's set in 2022, but it tells the story of time-traveling soldiers from the future. So it kinda counts, right? Sure, why not!

Silo

This is another tricky one, but it's such a great show, I had to include it. Common plays the head of security in Silo, and while they aren't strictly a military organization, they operate very much like one. They are also oppressive and scary, as the military is often shown to be in dystopian futures, like the one in Silo. So it works for me.

Farscape

Farscape is another example of a wild show that was born in the '90s. Though it was canceled after four seasons, cutting short the story, it had legions of fans who still love it today. The story was finally wrapped with a three-hour made-for-TV movie in 2007, called Farscape: Peacekeeper Wars.

The Chronicles of Riddick

Though The Chronicles of Riddick is actually a sequel to Pitch Black, it is far more militaristic in its style than the first movie in the series, which was more of a horror flick. Vin Diesel plays a former bounty hunter on the run from a crew of other hunters who operate very much like a military unit.

The Creator

2023's The Creator is a movie that not enough people have seen. Set in a near-ish future (2065), it stars John David Washington as Sergeant Joshua Taylor, who is part of a force helping to shut down all AI, which has turned against humanity. It's a complicated movie, but it looks amazing, and you should see it just for that.

Defiance

Dystopian futures are always a popular way for shows and movies to show what the future of the military looks like, and sometimes those shows feature rag-tag groups of veterans of a past war just trying to survive, as in Defiance. It's another show that didn't seem to get the kind of attention it deserved from the general public when it ran from 2013 to 2015 on Syfy.

With Dune 3 already on the 2026 movie release calendar for a December premiere, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and the cast are getting started on filming the exciting sequel. Jason Momoa is among the returning cast, and he just filmed himself shaving his iconic beard to get ready to play Duncan Idaho again. Spoiler alert: he prefers facial hair.

Jason Momoa Shaves His Beard For The First Time In Years For Dune 3

The Aquaman actor is well known for rocking a beard, but as you might recall, he was actually clean-shaven for a few scenes in the first Dune movie as Duncan Idaho. Now that Jason Momoa is set to return to the storyline, it seems as though Denis Villeneuve has asked him to ditch the facial hair again, and he’s obliging. Check out the below video from Momoa’s Instagram:

Momoa said he hasn’t shaved in “six years” (for the first Dune movie) but “here we are again” thanks to his role in Dune 3. In the video above, Momoa quipped “Only for you, Denis” along with hilariously looking at his reflection and admitting he hates the look of himself after shaving his beard himself on camera.

And likely because the actor knew there would be a lot of eyes on the moment, he spent a good portion of the video talking up his bottled water company, Mananalu, which aims to promote reducing the use of plastic bottling by selling the product in reusable bottles made out of aluminum or glass.

How Does Duncan Idaho Return After His Death In Dune: Part I?

I know what you’re thinking: how the heck can Jason Momoa’s Duncan Idaho return after his fate in Dune: Part One? Well, the character does make a return in Dune Messiah, which Dune 3 is adapting, as a clone made by a character named Bene Tleilax and gifted to Timothée Chalamet’s character, Paul Atriedes.

While we were originally led to believe Villeneuve would wait a few years before diving back into the Dune franchise, the filmmaker shared that he was empowered by the reception of Dune: Part Two, and went right into writing the next movie.

Dune 3 is a big deal for Jason Momoa specifically because his son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa was cast to play the son of Paul Atriedes and Chani. Momoa has said that he didn’t actually want him to act, but he got the part “all on his own.” The Momoas join Zendaya, Florence Pugh and reportedly Robert Pattinson in the role of the movie’s villain.

Jason Momoa might not like his new look, but it gets us stoked for the return of Duncan Idaho. We’ll be able to see the clean-shaven actor in the sci-fi role when the next Dune movie hits theaters on December 18, 2026, yes, on the same day as Avengers: Doomsday’s release.

I have been awed by Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies to date, as every move made in adapting the source material has been impeccable. The idea to split Frank Herbert's novel into two halves proved to be an inspired choice, allowing the full scope of the book to be rendered on the big screen, and while certain changes have been made with the story for the movies, they've all been smart calls with positive outcomes.

It's because of this track record that I am particularly disappointed with the latest news about the upcoming blockbuster based on Dune: Messiah: rather than using the name of the novel on which the film will be based, it's now being reported by Variety that the project will sport the much blander title Dune: Part Three.

Am I surprised? Not really. When discussing modern movies, one of my go-to complaints nowadays is how dull titles are getting, and this certainly fits that trend. Plus, I can easily imagine some executives being nervous because people might confuse Dune: Messiah with Dune: Prophecy – the HBO prequel show that aired earlier this year. But am I nonetheless disappointed that it's happening? Absolutely.

The upcoming movie (which will complete the blockbuster trilogy that Denis Villeneuve has envisioned) is based on Frank Herbert's second novel in the Dune series, which is set years after the end of the first book and sees the rule of Emperor Paul Atreides undermined as a conspiracy is executed in the shadows involving the resurrection of Duncan Idaho as a clone named Hayt, who is used to manipulate his old mentee.

Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh will all be back to reprise their roles as Paul Atredies, Chani, and Princess Irulan, respectively, and after missing the action of Dune: Part Two, Jason Momoa will be playing Hayt in the Dune: Messiah adaptation. It has also been reported that Nakoa-Wolf Momoa (Jason Momoa's son) and Ida Brooke have been cast to play the twin children of Paul and Chani, and there have been said that Robert Pattinson is being eyed for the role of Scytale – a principal antagonist in the book.

Denis Villeneuve was originally planning to take a step back from the world of Dune following the completion and release of Dune: Part Two, but he has said that his desire to quickly continue work on the series has been motivated by the emotional cliffhanger of the 2024 sequel. Production on Dune: Part Three is already underway, and it has been confirmed that select sequences will be shot with IMAX cameras (it has been erroneously reported that the movie will be filmed entirely in the expanded format like Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey). Warner Bros. has already announced plans to have the blockbuster arrive in theaters December 18, 2026.

I'm bummed that the film is going to have a terribly boring title, but I am excited for the work nonetheless. Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for all of the latest updates about Dune: Part Three, and if you're feeling in the mood to rewatch/check out the previous two blockbusters, both are currently available to stream with a HBO Max subscription.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s relationship seems to be still going strong. The couple was recently seen out and about in France following Jenner’s attendance at Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Venice, and before Chalamet heads to Prague to start working on Dune: Messiah. This appears to be an effort to spend some time together before a shooting schedule keeps them apart. While a hurdle to overcome, the couple reportedly still plans to make it work.

In a recent report published by People Magazine, the couple seemed smitten when they walked hand and hand in Saint-Tropez, France. Jenner wore an adorable bodycon dress perfect for the summer heat, and Chalamet notably was wearing a hat and a scarf to cover his head; it’s been rumored the Oscar nominee cut all of his hair off for the upcoming Dune threequel. Apparently they hadn’t seen each other for a while before this outing, as a source told the publication:

This is likely par for the course for the couple. Chalamet has been booked and busy since his Academy Award-nominated role in Call Me By Your Name, and doesn’t seem like he’s slowing down anytime soon. Since the couple were first linked in April of 2023, Chalamet has been away on set for both A Complete Unknown and the upcoming 2025 film Marty Supreme. The first of which notably required a lot of the actor’s time and attention. Jenner also has her individual endeavors, including her beauty company and reality show, which have her mostly based in California.

While the couple is used to their demanding careers keeping them apart for long stretches of time, the third Dune movie's shooting schedule will still be a unique challenge. The Dune films are famously demanding, and take a very long time to complete. At least four to five months is a fair expectation for this kind of film, and will likely take Chalamet all over Europe and the Middle East. The source seemingly confirmed this will be the case for the next Dune installment, saying:

This is quite a big change considering the previous films he’s worked on during this relationship have only taken him to the East Coast of the United States. Even with the distance and schedule. Jenner still reportedly plans to fly to see him when she can, as the source told the outlet. That private jet of hers is about to make some serious mileage if this relationship continues, which as of right now seems promising.

Despite some criticism, the couple has now been together for over two years, and have been spending a lot of time together, especially in the last few months, whether it's at a Knicks game, or an Oscars appearance. At least based on photographs, these two are still smitten, and I’m rooting for them to make it through this time apart.

It was also just reported that the title of Chalamet's latest is actually Dune: Part Three, and it will not be subtitled Messiah as previously expected, per Variety. The film is just starting production, so fans likely shouldn’t expect to see it hit theaters until at least next year. In the meantime, you can revisit Timothée Chalamet in the first two Dune films, which are streaming now with a HBO Max subscription. Fans of the actor can also see him on the big screen later this year when Marty Supreme heads to theaters on December 25th.

Jason Momoa is one of the biggest names in Hollywood right now, thanks in part to unforgettable roles in releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Aquaman movies, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Well, now it’s his son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, who is on the rise after being cast in the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation of Dune Messiah.

As is the case with any major casting announcement these days, social media has been going crazy about the son of Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet showing up in one of the key roles in the upcoming sci-fi movie, where he and Ida Brooke will play the twin children - Leto II Atreides and Ghanima Atreides, respectively - of Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya’s characters. In a post by the Entertainment Tonight Instagram account, shortly after news broke in June 2025, fans were quick to comment on the casting with a range of responses.

On one hand, there were comments from users like ciaran.flynne07 that were very receptive to the idea of seeing Nakoa-Wolf share the screen with his dad, who is returning for Dune 3:

Others, quick to make a joke about fears of AI taking away actors’ jobs and nepotism in Hollywood, chimed in like a user known as oddpanout:

And then there were those who seem to know more about Dune Messiah than others, especially calebjwill , who was quick to point out the “interesting” fact that Paul Atreides’ twins will play a part in the upcoming threequel:

Frank Herbert’s 1969 sci-fi novel, Dune Messiah, takes place around 12 years after the events of the first Dune epic, but the casting of the 16-year-old Nakoa-Wolf could mean that Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation will have a larger time jump. There could be a situation where the movie works around this age disparity, but we shall see.

There were also several memes being shared after the casting news dropped, including a post on X that managed to combine a classic Back to the Future moment with a joke about Dune Messiah and the long-rumored Children of Dune continuation:

The altered Freman eyes, the nose piece that looks like it was drawn in using Microsoft paint, the look on Marty McFly’s face – all of it works together to create a hilarious, clever, and on-point meme.

Another X user, responding to a post by the Denis Villeneuve Universe account, came back with a short and sweet response that posed a recurring question about the Dune movie timeline:

How the movie handles a presumably massive time jump and fact that Timothee Chalamet’s Paul Atreides still looks like a young man with nearly grown children is anyone’s guess at this point.

We’ll have to see what happens when Dune Messiah hits theaters as early as the 2026 movie schedule. The highly anticipated epic is reportedly slated for a December 16, 2026, release, but that’s the same day as the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday, which could create a massive weekend akin to Barbenheimer in July 2023 if both stick. We shall see!

We’ve been talking about how we’re getting the summer of Tom Holland, with the English-born actor set to star in Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey movie and swinging back into cinemas in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel. The summer of 2026 will be huge for upcoming movies, but if you’re looking ahead a few months, December is already shaping to belong entirely to someone else: Florence Pugh. Not just figuratively, either; she has two major films landing on the same weekend.

Those would be the Russo brothers' Avengers: Doomsday, and Dune: Messiah, both slated for December 2026. Go ahead, let that sink in.

Why December 2026 Should Be All About Florence Pugh At The Movie Theater

Let’s start with Doomsday, the next big swing in Marvel’s Multiverse Saga. Pugh returns as Yelena Belova, the no-nonsense assassin who’s gone from scene-stealing supporting role to franchise anchor. With much of the original Avengers lineup gone or rebooted, Yelena is positioned to take center stage in a way fans have been waiting for. And with Doomsday reportedly setting up the final pieces of Marvel's multiverse endgame, expect high stakes, massive cameos, and the Midsommar actress is in a full-fledged action lead capacity.

She won’t even have time to take off the combat boots before dropping into the sand again, because she’s also reprising her role in some of the best sci-fi movies of recent memory, as Princess Irulan in Dune: Messiah, Denis Villeneuve’s next chapter in the sweeping sci-fi saga. This sequel is expected to take a darker, more intimate turn as Paul Atreides’ messianic rule begins to unravel.

And if you’ve read the book, you know Irulan’s role is only growing. She’s no longer just window dressing in the imperial court, but a political.

Two franchise juggernauts. Two wildly different roles. One actress anchoring both. That’s not just a scheduling coincidence, but a flex.

Studios rarely schedule two major blockbusters starring the same actor on the same opening weekend, but the Little Women star isn’t your average star. She’s earned a reputation for elevating every project she joins, whether it’s the unsettling indie Midsommar, action-packed upcoming Marvel movie tentpoles, or the prestige ensemble of Oppenheimer. Now, she’s entering rare air: a bona fide box office force and a critical powerhouse. Come next holiday season, it won’t just be Christmas, it’ll be Pugh Season. And like the Barbenheimer phenomenon before it, we’re about to witness a cultural collision. Call it DoomsDune, Dune’sDay, Doone, whatever the name, it’s the event of the season, and fans won’t want to miss it.

So yes, the summer of Tom Holland is happening. We’ll get the suit, the quips, the billion-dollar box office, and maybe even a Spider-Verse twist or two. But when winter hits, it’s Florence Pugh’s turn to own the spotlight. And with Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Messiah both set to dominate the cultural conversation, she could walk away from 2026 with not just the year’s biggest hits, but its most iconic performances too.

Mark your calendars! Dune: Messiah hits theaters on December 16, 2026, and just two days later, Avengers: Doomsday is coming to cinemas on the 18th. Don't miss out!

If you follow all the upcoming Marvel movies, you know we’ve come to expect release date shifts over the years. And as a fan, I think more often than not it’s a good sign a movie is getting more time to become the best it can be.

On Thursday, it was revealed that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are being moved from May 2026 and 2027 to December 2026 and 2027. But, I haven’t seen enough talk about The Devil Wears Prada 2 actually taking Doomsday’s release date. That’s right, the sequel is coming out on May 1, 2026, and I need this to be a conversation.

Everyone’s Been Talking About Avengers: Doomsday’s New Release Date

Honestly, from my standpoint, it’s totally fine that Doomsday is now coming out on December 18, 2026 and Secret Wars will be released on December 17, 2027. We’ve never had an Avengers movie come out during the holiday season, and I think it’s a fun change of pace. Plus, the movie just started production last month, and a year is not a lot of time for one of the biggest franchises to bake the next Marvel event film.

Since the news came out, the big headlines that came out were regarding Dune: Messiah's current release date, as it's expected to come out on the same day. Of course, if it does shake out that way, it’d be a big deal for the movie business because those are such big franchises. However, I’m also not convinced Messiah will hold given we haven’t heard much about it, and Dune movies have been delayed before.

But, The Devil Wears Prada 2 News That Came With It Is A Big Deal In My Opinion

I think the big lead that was buried here was the fact that The Devil Wears Prada 2 was given a release date in Doomsday’s old slot, and it’s a prime piece of real estate. Guys, it’s a big deal that a comedy movie produced by Disney is coming out at a prime slot at the top of the summer season, because I think that shows a lot of faith in the sequel!

The Devil Wears Prada sequel was originally announced in July with word that the same writer of the original movie would be doing the script. I haven’t been paying much attention to this movie because we haven’t heard if the original cast like Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are going to come back (in October Tucci said he hadn’t heard anything about it). But I just don’t see why Disney would make a sequel and place it in a spot that previously belonged to the Avengers if they didn’t have big things planned for it.

Now, I also think part of this shift for Doomsday may have to do with Thunderbolts* not doing as well commercially as Disney wanted, but I’m very happy that The Devil Wears Prada 2 is on the theatrical calendar in a place that makes me more confident in what the studio is making. That’s all!

The NBA Playoffs are moving right along, as the matchup for the two respective Conference Finals are now set after last night. Since the Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in six games last night, the latter team will play the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. As a Celtics fan, I’m disappointed, but Timothée Chalamet and other Knicks fans were elated, based on a video that’s since gone viral. What does make me smile, though, is a Dune-infused sports meme Chalamet shared amid the festivities.

It’s no secret that NYC native Timothée Chalamet is a massive fan of the Knicks and has been attending their games throughout the postseason (alongside serious girlfriend Kylie Jenner). This team’s latest victory was huge, as it marks the squad’s first time playing in the Conference Finals in 25 years. Sometime after the match, Chalamet mixed it up with a swarm of excited fans outside Madison Square Garden. Check out the TikTok video, which shows the star embracing fans while sticking out of a car window:

While it pains me to say it (given my Celtic fandom), I can definitely understand why fans are excited. There’s definitely a great sense of euphoria that washes over sports devotees whenever their team scores a massive victory. And, in this case, we’re talking about a team that hasn’t reached the Eastern Conference Finals in more than two decades. There’s certainly some vindication at play here especially given that in recent years, even the Pixar movie Soul savagely jabbed the Knicks for their on-court performances.

That particular pop culture reference still makes me laugh, but there’s a more apt one that’s surfaced in the wake of the New York-based NBA team’s win. On his Instagram stories, Timothée Chalamet dropped a meme that puts a basketball in the hands of his Dune character, Paul Atreides. If you think that sounds wild, actually look below to see the meme, which also includes some massive sandworms:

As wild as this is, it’s the “Ball Atreides” caption that’s the icing on the cake. If you’d told me that someone would find a way to somehow combine New York Knicks basketball and the world of Dune, I’d have laughed in your face. Now, however, I can only chuckle at the sight of an actual mashup. I also can’t help but wonder how the Lisan al Gaib would actually fare on the court alongside the likes of Knicks players Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns.

I highly doubt filmmaker Denis Villeneuve would allow any of this wackiness to influence his approach to the upcoming third Dune movie. Despite that, it seems Villeneuve’s updates on the project suggest that he’s working diligently on his next adaptation of Frank Herbert’s renowned science fiction saga. Per reports, the movie is set to begin filming sometime this year, which means the film’s leading man could be back to playing the role of Paul fairly soon.

Right now though, Timothée Chalamet just seems content with reveling in the Knicks’ victory. I’m not all that surprised that he took some time to engage with the fans, especially considering that last year, Chalamet even crashed a lookalike contest devoted to him. On the flip side, I’m certainly taken aback by the funny meme in the best possible way, and it’s a prime example of the funny developments that can result from playoff season.

Whether you enjoy sports, have an affinity for good movies or just enjoy both, I’d recommend checking out Dune: Parts One and Two. Both films are available to stream with a Max subscription.

Co-writer/director James Cameron has put a lot of time and effort into making his 2025 movie schedule epic Avatar: Fire and Ash for some time now, and as a result, he and his studio partners have sunk a ton of money into the process. While Avatar 3's 3D footage debut may have delighted some, the Hollywood icon’s recent decision to join the board of Stability A.I. generated quite a bit of controversy. This has led Cameron to set the record straight, with a nuanced argument about the exact corner he’s turned on machine thinking’s role in moviemaking.

After Joining Stability A.I.’s Board, James Cameron Explained His Current Stance

Recently, James Cameron joined the board of Stability A.I., which some fans thought of as a move that saw the Titanic director sleeping with the enemy. This all arrives at quite the time, too, considering Fire and Ash's release date is set to potentially ring in another green Christmas for Disney.

Speaking with the Boz to the Future podcast, hosted by Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, Cameron provided more context as to how, and more specifically why, he’s embracing this space - starting with this core understanding:

James Cameron has always been known as a creator that’s walked the bleeding line of technology. The Terminator franchise mastermind co-founded the legendary effects house Digital Domain to serve that very purpose.

But of course, as we’re now in the age of the Avatar franchise pushing the boundaries of visual effects even further, a lot more work is required to make that magic possible. And as everyone knows, work takes time, and time equals money.

James Cameron Wants To Help More Major VFX Showcases Like Dune Get Off The Ground

Part of the reason why huge spectacle-driven films are so expensive to make is because of the fact that the VFX are so labor intensive. Further explaining why he’s into using A.I. as more of a tool in the process, the True Lies helmer laid out this next key principle that seeks to address that problem:

Not every studio can drop an Avatar-sized investment like 20th Century Studios did, and not every movie that does is guaranteed to break even if it does. A Minecraft Movie’s massive opening weekend was surely a blessing to Warner Bros. execs, as that haul brought in over double the estimated $150 million production cost.

Even With A.I. Assistance, James Cameron Is Passionate About Keeping Humans Employed

Cost cutting on these vital processes would be a good way towards helping more risk-averse decision makers gambling on the next fresh idea. That’s where the most important part of James Cameron’s A.I. argument comes in, as the quote included below indicates the exact duties he intends machine assistance to perform - and how it helps humans stay in the picture:

If anyone really thought that James Cameron was cozying up with the machines, they’ve got another thing coming. After all, he is the same man who (via Twitter) stated that Avatar: Fire and Ash will have a title card that swears it doesn’t use any generative A.I. in its production.

Everything James Cameron said above is especially important when you consider how this upcoming Disney movie is slated for release this December. Even with the first film making a massive box office profit, Avatar 4 and 5 weren’t given the green light automatically. It doesn’t matter who you are in this industry; time is money, and money equals risk. This director is trying to solve that problem.

Robert Pattinson might be the busiest man in Hollywood. With reports now suggesting that Pattinson is being eyed for a major role in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming Dune: Messiah, fans have officially entered the “is he cloning himself?” phase of admiration and disbelief. As details about the third film in the Dune trilogy continue to trickle out, the Mickey 17 star’s packed filming calendar has everyone online making the same observation: how does the man have the time?

Earlier this week, it was reported that Pattinson might join Dune: Messiah as the villain Scytale. That would be a big deal for a franchise already loaded with A-list stars. While the casting isn't official yet, that hasn't stopped fans from freaking out over the Tenet actor’s insane filming schedule. Everyone's buzzing on social media about it, and one X user, @CultureCrave, even shared a breakdown of the actor's professional obligations as the 2025 movie schedule plays out:

Robert Pattinson's potential filming schedule for 2025 🎬

• The Odyssey — Now filming

• Dune 3 — Summer

• Batman 2 — End of the year

Another fan, @JohnnySobczak, shared a spot-on GIF from the actor’s role in Good Time. The clip poses the question of whether we're feeling the actor's busy schedule, and I, for one, am tired just reading it:

Greatest of his generation indeed. Then came the realization that he's not just busy—he’s on a run most actors dream of. As @TheCinesthetic points out:

Robert Pattinson is about to go on a legendary run:

• The Odyssey (dir. Christopher Nolan)

• The Batman: Part II (dir. Matt Reeves)

• Dune: Messiah (dir. Denis Villeneuve)

• Die, My Love (dir. Lynne Ramsay)

A dream team of directors.

And then there's the meme-heavy response from fans. User @brokiesasaki is trying to emotionally process the sheer volume of top-tier gigs Pattinson is stacking, and honestly, I get it:

Hey, the fans aren't wrong. The former Twilight star is on one heck of a tear, performing in some of the biggest projects in recent memory.

If the casting report pans out, Robert Pattinson would film Dune: Messiah this summer, right after finishing Christopher Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey, which is reportedly already in production, and right before jumping into the highly anticipated The Batman: Part II later in the year. Add in his completed work on The Drama with Zendaya and his supporting role in Lynne Ramsay’s Die, My Love, and it’s clear the Boy and The Heron voice performer is sprinting through a masterclass of auteur collaborations.

There has been no official announcement from Warner Bros. or Denis Villeneuve's team regarding Robert Pattinson's casting in Messiah. However, this isn’t just speculation; it appears to be a genuine possibility. If it turns out to be true, we should recognize the London-born star as one of the hardest-working individuals in sci-fi—perhaps even the hardest-working performer in the industry overall.

Dune: Messiah is expected to hit theaters on December 16, 2026. While we wait for more news about the third flick in the sci-fi series, perhaps catch up on the series by watching the first two installments, which are available to stream with a Max subscription.

Denis Villeneuve has brought together some of the biggest stars and greatest acting talents working today to star in his Dune movies. Timotheé Chalamet is the big headliner, but the science-fiction canon is populated with the likes of Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Christopher Walken, Oscar Isaac, Austin Butler, and many more. This in mind, it makes all the sense in the world that the upcoming sequel Dune: Messiah is looking to add Robert Pattinson in a significant role.

News of this development comes from Deadline, which has sources that say a formal deal has not been put out to to Pattinson, but there is "strong interest" in having the Batman star come aboard Denis Villeneuve's trilogy capstone in the Dune universe. The trade report doesn't include any details about the role that the actor could play in Dune: Messiah, but based on my knowledge of the Frank Herbert-authored source material, I think he could be a great fit for the part of antagonistic shapeshifter Scytale.

Set 12 years after Paul Atreides first ascends to the role of Emperor (as seen at the end of Dune: Part Two), Dune: Messiah centers on a conspiracy to take Paul out of power. Part of the group working to undermine the protagonist is a collection of characters including Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother Mohaim (portrayed by Charlotte Rampling in the previous two Dune movies), Irulan (Florence Pugh), and the aforementioned shapeshifter – a Face Dancer in Dune parlance – Scytale. When considering the collection of new characters in the book, it's the most obvious fit for Robert Pattinson.

One would think that the biggest question mark in this potential casting would be about scheduling. The plan for Dune: Messiah is to shoot this summer ahead of a planned December 2026 release date, and he has a number of other big projects on his plate. He has reportedly completed work on writer/director Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama (co-starring Dune star Zendaya) and he is now working on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. And let's also not forget that he has commitments to play the lead in Matt Reeves' slow-developing The Batman Part II.

This is the first report we're hearing about potential new cast members signing on for Dune: Messiah, and it will hopefully be the first of a flood in the coming weeks as the filmmakers look at actors to play vital roles in the movie (let's not forget that Anya Taylor-Joy has locked up the role of Paul's younger sister Alia following her surprise appearance in Dune: Part Two... but how the whole age thing works there is still unclear). We will also hopefully be hearing news soon about Jason Momoa officially signing on, as a being called a ghola modeled after Duncan Idaho plays an important role in the story.

Be on the lookout here on CinemaBlend in the weeks and months ahead as we learn more about Dune: Messiah, and if you're now feeling a hunger two watch the blockbuster's two Oscar-nominated predecessors, both are available to stream with a Max subscription.

n just a few short years, Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies have established itself themselves as some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The blockbusters (which are streaming with a Max subscription) have even won an Oscar, and fans are eagerly anticipation information about the threequel Messiah. And Jason Momoa decided to give the people what they wanted by confirming his return as Duncan Idaho.

Villeneuve confirmed he was writing Dune: Messiah back in October of 2024, and it sounds like he might already be talking to some actors. Because when Momoa appeared on Today, he let slip that he would be reprising that role, saying:

That seems petty cut and dry. The Game of Thrones actor is known for getting overly excited about upcoming projects, like when he nearly showed CinemaBlend his look for Lobo. While appearing on Today, he lamented letting this slip, joking:

Of course, the biggest question is exactly how Duncan might be used in the third movie's story. After all, the 2021 original movie saw Jason Momoa's character seemingly perish in order to allow Paul and Lady Jessica's escape. He was understandably missing from Part Two, which makes his return in Messiah all the more surprising, especially for those unfamiliar with the books. As for those who know the story of Messiah, they might have seen this coming.

With the supernatural very much in play for the franchise, it does make the narrative possibilities of Dune: Messiah pretty endless. For example, saw Paul meet his unborn sister Alia (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) and they speak despite her still being in the womb. Add in the visions that Paul has and the powers of the Bene Gesserit, and there are plenty of ways that a vision of Duncan might end up appearing. Whether Villeneuve follows the book exactly or puts his own spin on the story remains to be seen.

It certainly seems like Jason Momoa has a number of exciting projects in the works, including multiple collaborations with Warner Bros. Both Dune and the DCU are under that studio, and his portrayal of Lobo in the latter in particularly anticipated by moviegoers. He clearly has a good relationship with the studio, including his tenure playing Arthur Curry/ Aquaman in the DCEU.

While Denis Villeneuve originally mentioned wanting a break from the Dune franchise after shooting and releasing two installments in quick succession, it seems that the acclaimed filmmaker simply can't wait to return to Arrakis. It's currently unclear when the threequel Dune: Messiah will arrive in theaters, so don't expect it on the list of 2025 movie releases.

We have seen many a cinematic masterpiece, and even a Best Picture Oscar winner, based on the work of authors such as William Shakespeare, Mary Shelley, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more legendary writers. Of course, not all classic literature and the films they inspire have to be, speaking frankly, so ancient. Just take a look at these acclaimed and popular movies that were bred from books published as early as 1950.

To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

In 1961, Harper Lee won a Pulitzer Prize for her debut novel (and her only novel until 2015's Go Set a Watchmen), To Kill a Mockingbird, which depicts a trial against a Black man accused of assault in the 1930s South from the point of a view of young Scout Finch. Soon after, the powerful anti-prejudice statement was adapted into a feature by director Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck in an Oscar-winning portrayal of selfless attorney Atticus Finch.

The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

All three volumes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s influential trilogy of fantasy novels – The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King – were published between 1954 and 1955. Director Peter Jackson would bring Middle Earth to life in his live-action Lord of the Rings movies, which were a worldwide critical and commercial smash, spawning a prequel trilogy based on The Hobbit, an Amazon Prime series (The Rings of Power), and an animated spin-off (The War of the Rohirrim).

Forrest Gump (1994)

Six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, went to director Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation of Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks in the title role of a simple man who, unwittingly, lives a truly historic life. A year after the film’s release, Winston Groom, author of the original 1986 novel, would publish a sequel, Gump & Co., that chronicles the shrimp company owner’s life in the 1980s.

The Shining (1980)

Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall lead Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining, in which an author is mysteriously driven mad while serving as the caretaker for a Colorado ski resort with his wife and psychic son. While now revered as one of the best King adaptations, let alone one of the best horror movies ever made, the author famously hated the thriller which was not a critical or commercial success upon release either.

Where The Wild Things Are (2009)

Writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak earned the Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, in which the ill-behaved Max dreams he is the king of a place where otherwordly creatures roam. The beloved 1963 children’s book was adapted into a bizarre, beautifully puppeteered, and significantly darker live-action feature film by director Spike Jonze and starring Max Records with the voice talents of James Gandolfini and Catherine O'Hara.

The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)

The Oscar-winning film that made cannibalistic criminal psychologist Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) one of the horror genre’s most feared villains is actually based on the second book to feature the character. Jonathan Demme’s adaptation of 1988’s The Silence of the Lambs is also predated by Manhunter – Michael Mann’s adaptation of Thomas Harris’ first Lecter novel, Red Dragon.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

Director Miloš Forman's Best Picture Oscar winner, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, stars Jack Nicholson as a criminal who pleads insanity to get out of jail and ends up leading a revolt against the sinister Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher). While revered as a film that takes mental health seriously, some would say it does not quite do Ken Kesey's 1962 novel justice, rendering the narrator, Chief Bromden (portrayed by Will Sampson), into more of a side character.

No Country For Old Men (2007)

Joel and Ethan Coen were quite faithful to Cormac McCarthy’s 2005 novel when adapting No Country for Old Men, which follows a disillusioned sheriff (played by Tommy Lee Jones) and his search for a hunter (played by Josh Brolin) who is on the run from a sadistic hitman (played by Javier Bardem). In fact, for its breathtakingly grounded craftsmanship, Bardem's chilling Oscar-winning performance, and provocative commentary on violence, some might say it is the best Western movie of all time.

The Harry Potter Movies (2001-2011)

J.K. Rowling’s seven-part series of young adult fantasy novels following an orphaned wizard’s education in the mystic arts at Hogwarts was published between 1997 and 2007. The bestselling series inspired eight Harry Potter movies (including two based on the final novel, Deathly Hallows) which starred Daniel Radcliffe and became an enduring worldwide phenomenon.

The Godfather And The Godfather Part II (1972-1974)

Mario Puzo’s 1969 post-World War II crime epic, The Godfather, inspired two Best Picture Oscar winners following the rise of reluctant mafia boss Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). Director Francis Ford Coppola would collaborate with Puzo on the screenplay for a third installment that was released in 1990 and is not held in such high regard today.

Dune And Dune: Part Two (2021-2024)

Director Denis Villeneuve adapted Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi epic Dune, which largely influenced George Lucas’ Star Wars saga, into two widely acclaimed big-screen adventures that brought the eponymous planet to life with wondrous visual effects. The first live-action adaptation by David Lynch from 1984 was, unfortunately, far less appreciated.

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971)

Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay for director Mel Stuart’s adaptation of his 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – the title of which replaced the original eponymous character, Charlie Bucket, with Gene Wilder’s eccentric chocolatier. While Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation, with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie, is not quite the beloved children's movie the original is, it at least made the poor Golden Ticket holder the title hero again.

The Color Purple (1985)

Alice Walker’s influential tale of a Black, Southern woman’s life of abuse and neglect inspired one of director Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey in Oscar-nominated roles. Winfrey would later produce a stage musical based on the novel that was also adapted into a film starring Fantasia Barrino in 2023.

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

One of the most controversial X-rated classics in cinematic history is Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ 1962 dystopian novel, A Clockwork Orange. It stars Malcolm McDowell as one of the most fearsome 1970s movie villains, Alex DeLarge – a gang leader subjected to an experimental, government-issued cure for his violent tendencies.

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (2005)

Douglas Adams condensed his absurdist, science-fiction radio play, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, into a 1979 novel that was first adapted as a British miniseries in 1981. Decades later, Disney released a feature adaptation starring Martin Freeman, Mos Def, and Alan Rickman as the voice of a clinically depressed but still friendly robot named Marvin, who was portrayed on screen by Warwick Davis.

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998)

Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson chronicled his experiences in the Sin City with attorney Oscar Zeta Acosta in a fictionalized memoir called Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, published in 1971. Director Terry Gilliam adapted the book into a wild, psychedelic trip starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke (Thompson's alter ego) and Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo.

The Road (2008)

Just two years after it was published, one of Cormac McCarthy’s most acclaimed novels, The Road, was adapted into a film starring Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee as an unnamed father and son searching for sanctuary in a ruined future. Director John Hillcoat’s thriller is regarded as one of the best post-apocalyptic movies of its time.

Fahrenheit 451 (1966)

François Truffaut adapted Ray Bradbury’s prophetic, dystopian 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, into a film starring Oskar Werner as a fireman tasked with destroying any and all literature who has a sudden change of heart. Michael B. Jordan would portray the hero, Guy Montag, in a later feature made exclusively for HBO in 2018.

Blade Runner (1982)

Ridley Scott’s seminal, Harrison Ford-led sci-fi thriller, Blade Runner, takes inspiration from Philip K. Dick’s 1986 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The author’s vision of a world in which artificial beings known as Replicants live among humans was also expanded upon in director Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049.

The Hunger Games Movies (2012-2015)

Jennifer Lawrence received wide acclaim for portraying teenage rebel Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games and its three sequels, based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling dystopian trilogy published between 2008 and 2010. Cinema would return to Panem once more with 2023’s The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which takes place during one of the earliest holdings of the eponymous challenge that pits children against each other in an annual fight to the death.

Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)

Holly Golightly – the central character of Truman Capote’s 1958 novella, Breakfast at Tiffany’s – essentially remains the same in Blake Edwards’ Audrey Hepburn-led adaptation. However, the story changes dramatically, making it more of a sweeping romance between the callgirl and the previously unnamed narrator, Paul (played by George Peppard in the film).

American Psycho (2000)

Before he took on the mantle of a live-action Batman actor, Christian Bale gave a star-making performance as a more menacing urban yuppie with a violent double life named Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. His portrayal of the character in director Mary Harron’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ provocative 1991 novel has since been recognized as one of the most disturbing killers in cinematic history.

The Haunting (1963)

A psychologist invites a group of patients to stay in a house supposedly inhabited by ghosts in director Robert Wise’s classic haunted house movie, The Haunting, which is based on Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. The chilling 1959 novel inspired another film bearing the shortened title from 1999 and, in 2018, a more loosely connected but widely acclaimed Netflix miniseries from creator Mike Flanagan.

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (2005)

The first volume of C.S. Lewis’s seven-part fantasy novel series, published in 1950, was adapted into a critically and commercially successful adventure set in a wondrous land. The next two books in the series, collectively known as The Chronicles of Narnia, also received feature-length adaptations from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

Abby Ryder Fortson makes her film debut in the first feature based on Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., which also stars Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams as the title character's supportive mother. Author Judy Blume shared with Today that she believes writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig’s adaptation surpassed her own novel, which offered a groundbreaking inside look at the pains of female adolescence in 1970.

Catch-22 (1970)

Director Mike Nichols and writer Buck Henry adapted Joseph Heller’s 1961 novel into the star-studded WWII-era satire Catch-22, starring Alan Arkin and Bob Newhart. The book also inspired a Hulu original miniseries released in 2019 starring Christopher Abbott and George Clooney, who also executive produced.

Watchmen (2009)

Many credit the long-awaited acceptance of comic book fiction as earnest literature with writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons and their groundbreaking graphic novel, Watchmen, which was originally published by DC in 12 parts between 1986 and 1987. Director Zack Snyder first adapted the story of costumed crimefighters coming out of retirement years after vigilanteism is banned into a live-action film 15 years before Warner Bros. released a two-part animated feature in 2024.

The Joy Luck Club (1993)

Amy Tan's influential 1989 novel, The Joy Luck Club, depicts the eye-opening experiences of four different women from a Chinese family. The author made a cameo in the film adaptation from director Wayne Wang.

Lord Of The Flies (1963)

William Golding’s seminal coming-of-age survival novel, Lord of the Flies, was first adapted for cinema nine years after it was published. Writer and director Peter Brook’s adaptation is considered to be more a faithful take on the story of adolescent boys stranded on a desert island than the American version released in 1990 by director Harry Hook.

Lolita (1962)

Vladimir Nabokov’s provocative 1955 novel, Lolita – the story of a middle-aged college professor obsessed with his teenage stepdaughter – was first adapted for cinema by director Stanley Kubrick in the early 1960s, starring James Mason and Sue Lyon in the title role. Director Adrian Lyne would later remake the drama in 1997 with Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain.

Devil In A Blue Dress (1995)

Denzel Washington portrays one of the most iconic Black detectives in pop culture, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, in Devil in a Blue Dress. Based on Walter Mosley's 1990 novel, and the first to feature the character, the gritty period piece follows the World War II veteran as he becomes embroiled in the search for a mysterious woman.

The Twilight Movies (2008-2013)

Stephanie Meyer became one of the most popular authors of her time with 2008's Twilight and its three sequels, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. The saga, chronicling a teenage girl’s complicated romance with a vampire, was adapted into five box-office hits that made A-listers out of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.

Despite only coming out recently, Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies are already considered some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The second film picked up a number of Oscar nominations, although Villeneuve was noticeably snubbed for Best Director. The acclaimed filmmaker recently explained the reason he was convinced to work on the threequel Dune: Messiah so soon, and it makes sense.

While he was originally going to take a break from Arrakis, Villeneuve admitted he's already begun writing Dune 3. The first two movies (which are streaming with a Max subscription) were universally acclaimed, and Dune 2's ending set up what'll come next with Messiah. As the Arrival director told Collider, it was audience reactions to the bleak ending that inspired him to dive back in. As he put it:

Honestly, this sounds pretty convincing. The Dune 2 ending saw Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides seemingly abandon his principals in search of power. He embraced the idea of being Lisan al Gaib, and stages a coup to marry Florence Pugh's Princess Irulan. Through it all Zendaya's character Chani looks on in disappointment and digust, before eventually departing on a Sandworm.

This was a pretty wild cliffhanger for those new to Frank Herbert's universe, and it sounds like Denis Villeneuve has heard fan calls for another movie sooner rather than later. And that inspired him to begin writing the screenplay for Dune: Messiah so shortly after his first sequel hit theaters last year.

Narratively, there are a number of major threads to pull from for the forthcoming threequel in the Dune franchise. There's obviously the prophesy surrounding Paul, and the destruction he's meant to bring in his place of power. We were also introduced to Anya Taylor-Joy's Alia Atreides, who appeared to her brother from within the womb. She'll presumably be a major character in Messiah, and it should be interesting to see how that changes the family dynamic with Lady Jessica.

Unfortunately, the exact timeline for when to expect Dune: Messiah remains unclear for now. Denis Villeneuve is still writing the threequel, so we shouldn't hold our breath for it to miraculously show up on the 2025 movie release dates. But hopefully his excitement means the project is coming together sooner rather than later.

Zendaya's star power has skyrocketed over the past few years, and her star-making role as Rue in Euphoria and her performance as Chani in Dune have only cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors. Now, she is reflecting on her experience making the Dune movies on location with Timothée Chalamet. She also talked about her excitement to take on the role in what became one of the best sci-fi movies ever, as well as what it was like to work on some of the toughest scenes in the film.

The Challengers star opened up to some of her acting peers about the experience making Dune during a roundtable with THR and the perfectionism it took to get some of the most beautiful shots of the film. She specifically described one scene that was technically difficult because of the time constraints the crew had when it came to natural lighting. She said:

The scene turned out absolutely gorgeous, and Zendaya and Chalamet have incredible chemistry. The performances they gave throughout the film and their tension really led up to the moment. The desert looks stunning, and you can't even tell that they shot it over the course of several days. Dialogue is unneeded, and what is communicated between the two characters is more than words could explain.

The whole experience was monumental for the actress, and she still feels fortunate to be a part of Dune and the incredibly well-reviewed Dune: Part Two. She loved the journey so much that she joked that she’d be willing to be a part of it in any capacity, including playing with a tree or one of the iconic monstrous sandworms. She said:

This is so funny and relatable, because it probably echoes how most fans would feel if they got to live in the world of Dune and be a part of such an incredible and unique set. Zendaya is truly living the dream. However, as much as we’d love to see her as a tree or a sandworm -- because she’d somehow find a way to nail those roles too -- I feel like she’s perfectly cast in the Dune role she was born to play.

Considering Zendaya’s undeniable chemistry with Chalamet and the powerful screen presence she brings to Chani, it’s safe to say she ended up exactly where she needed to be. She is fantastic, and really gets to the heart of that character, especially in the heartbreaking final scene of Dune: Part 2. I can’t wait to see what else she brings to Chani in the upcoming Dune: Messiah, and what other beautiful moments she gets to be a part of in the Dune universe.

You can see Zendaya as Chani -- not a tree or sandworm -- in Dune and Dune: Part 2 with a Max subscription.

While I talk frequently about directors on this website, there's one I rarely talk about here, and that’s David Lynch.

Now, it’s not that Lynch, who recently passed, was not one of the greatest directors who ever lived. He definitely was. In fact, aside from the great Stanley Kubrick, Lynch might be my all-time favorite director. However, the thing is, when I discuss directors here, it’s usually in comparison to other filmmakers, and, quite simply, there was no other filmmaker like David Lynch.

Sure, other directors have been compared to him, as any time a filmmaker makes a creepy, dreamlike story, it's often considered “Lynchian.” Such is the case for the A24 gem, Under the Silver Lake. Or, one of my favorite Takashi Miike movies, Gozu, which has the Lynchian stamp all over it. That said, no matter how similar other movies might have been to his films, there could still only be one David Lynch, and these projects prove it.

Eraserhead

Trying to explain Eraserhead to somebody who’s never seen a Lynch film before is like trying to explain my carpal tunnel to somebody who has never experienced burning pain shooting up and down their arms. In other words, it’s possible, but you have some work to do.

So, I’ll do my best for the uninitiated. Eraserhead is about a man with a weird haircut named Henry Spencer (Jack Nance) who lives in an industrial hellscape, and gets his girlfriend pregnant. There’s also a woman with a bubbling face living in his radiator simply named…The Woman in the Radiator. Why is she there? I don’t know, but she’s creepy as hell.

Anyway, the couple have their baby, but it turns out to be a LIZARD CREATURE, and it won’t stop crying!

Did you get all that? No? Well, I didn’t even mention the dinner scene where Spencer cuts into a chicken and it starts squirming and bleeding, or the bizarre dream he has where his head pops off when the Lady in the Radiator sings.

I mean, honestly, what IS this movie? It was Lynch’s first feature-length film, and it's still perplexing audiences, even today.

Which is just one reason why there will never be another David Lynch. A movie like this would have ended most directors' careers, but he made the most surreal independent movie ever, and it endeared him to millions. Who does that? David Lynch, which is why he'll be so incredibly missed.

Dune

Another director I’ve talked about on this site is Denis Villeneuve. And, even though Villeneuve has made several great films, I think it’s safe to say that most people know him best for his two Dune movies.

While I can't take anything from him for making an accessible version of the “unfilmable” Frank Herbert novel, I will say that I admire Lynch’s version a little bit more. That’s only because as somebody who read the book, I feel like his better encapsulates the overall “weirdness” of the novel more than Villeneuve’s adaptation.

Don’t get me wrong. Villeneuve went weird when he had to. However, I think Lynch’s movie packs more punch in condensing this sprawling story into one film.

The story of warring families over the sand planet, Arrakis, our hero, Paul Atreides, might just be the messiah…or not. It’s never made clear. He also falls in love with one of the inhabitants of the planet, drinks some psychedelic water, and rides a sandworm. So, it’s like the book…but maybe not as weird, which is a little surprising, given its director.

But, that’s the thing. Lynch himself didn’t like the movie. In fact, both fans of the novel as well as the director's fans often disapprove of it. That said, only Lynch could make a movie adaptation this weird. Yes, Villeneuve’s Dune is probably “better,” but without Lynch’s bizarre adaptation, would we even have anything to compare it to?

Twin Peaks

Even as a kid I could tell you that Lynch changed television. Twin Peaks was all anybody talked about back in 1990, and even my beloved The Simpsons riffed on the popular show.

It would take me until my 30s to actually watch it for myself, and it’s even better than I could have ever imagined. The story of the murder of a homecoming queen, Twin Peaks is one part mystery, one part horror story, and about a million parts fever dream.

The characters are great, but what’s even more interesting is the town of Twin Peaks itself. The show lasted for two seasons, and by the end of it, you don’t know what to believe…and that’s because Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger.

Thankfully, it returned for a third season on Showtime in 2017, which added even more mysteries, but also tied up some loose ends.

There's also a prequel film called Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, which is about the last few days before Laura Palmer’s death. It didn’t get the best reviews at the time–probably because it has a different tone from the show–but it’s now considered one of Lynch’s best movies.

All of this is to say, for all the people who haven’t watched Lynch’s movies, Twin Peaks, as odd as it is, is probably one of his most accessible projects, which is really saying something since nobody else could make a series as weird as this.

The Straight Story

Not all of Lynch's movies were rated-R. The Elephant Man was PG, and Dune was PG-13.

That said, I'm quite confident that only a director like Lynch could make a hard R movie like Blue Velvet or Lost Highway, and then also a G movie like The Straight Story. And for Disney, no less!

This biographical drama is about a man named Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) who drives his lawn mower across states to see his brother who recently suffered a stroke.

Like the clever title suggests, the story is pretty straightforward. It's just an old dude riding his tractor. However, most of this film's strengths lie in its beautiful scenery and its easy-going pacing.

It may seem like a multitude of directors could have done this movie, could they also have directed Inland Empire, or Wild at Heart?

No. The answer is no. The Straight Story proves that Lynch could tell a, well, straight story. He just didn't feel like it. Except on rare occasions, that is.

Mulholland Drive

Lastly, I want to close on my favorite Lynch movie, Mulholland Drive.

This is one of the scariest movies I've ever seen in my entire life. In fact, it’s so scary that it landed on our list of the 50 best horror movies of all time. Truly chilling stuff.

However, a lot of people will tell you that it is not a horror movie. They'll tell you that it's a thriller/mystery. And, why not? The story concerns an amnesiac (Laura Elena Harring) and a woman seeking to be an actress (Naomi Watts) trying to help regain the amnesiac’s memory.

That said, just like some of the scariest moments I've ever seen were in Twin Peaks, the same could be said about Mulholland Drive, which arguably has the greatest jump scare in cinema history.

This might be why Lynch can never be matched. He can make a highly regarded, and surreal masterpiece like Mulholland Drive, but it can also contain one of the greatest jump scares of all time. Because that was just who Lynch was.

Always enigmatic, constantly engaging, and brilliant in every way. I was just describing Mulholland Drive, but those comments could easily double for David Lynch himself.

The landscape of cinema will never be the same without him.

We're currently deep into Awards Season, with the Oscar nominations heralding on of the most highly anticipated upcoming Awards shows. Like every year, there were were some notable Academy Award snubs, including Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve, who didn't nab a Best Director nom despite the blockbuster being recognized for major categories including Best Picture. Actor Josh Brolin didn't hold back on Villeneuve being passed over again, even saying "it makes no sense to me."

As part of the Dune 2 cast, actor Josh Brolin notably complained about Villeneuve being snubbed back in 2022 for the original movie. Now history has repeated itself, despite the sequel getting five big noms including Best Picture. The 56 year-old film icon went on his Instagram story to react to Oscar nominations, and once again voiced his displeasure about Villeneuve not being recognized. In his words:

Clearly Brolin feels some mixed feelings about how Dune 2 fared at the Academy Awards. While he was happy to see the Best Picture nomination as well as his collaborators getting their flowers, it's a point of contention that the film's director wasn't given the same treatment. Since Villeneuve's vision is responsible for the project coming together, he's got a point.

These two new Dune movies are considered some of the best sci-fi movies of all time, and have therefore been recognized by the Film Academy for their quality. But there are more Best Picture nominees than Best Director, so Villeneuve joins the ranks of other filmmakers who didn't personally get a nod.

The Arrival director isn't alone in this unique type of Oscars snub. Just last year, Greta Gerwig was snubbed from the Best Director category, despite Barbie getting a whopping eight nominations. And to make things worse, the same thing happened to her the year Little Women was nominated for a slew of Academy Awards. So this isn't a problem that only applies to Denis Villeneuve.

Dune 2's Oscar noms will likely only increase chatter about if/when Villeneuve will move forward with the third movie in the franchise, titled Messiah. While he originally indicated he wanted a break from Arrakis, Villeneuve already seems ready to go back. And maybe the threequel will finally give earn him another Academy Award nomination.

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The internet truly is a wild place when one of the biggest viral jokes of last year can spur a whole phenomenon. Dune 2 was one of the best movies of 2024, making quite the splash on social media. In an unexpected turn of events, most of the attention was due to the marketing team’s wild popcorn bucket design, which led to a lot of NSFW jokes online and even an SNL skit. If you’ll believe it, Dune star Timothée Chalamet is still being asked about this crazy popcorn bucket over a year later.

While doing press for A Complete Unknown, Chalamet was asked by Triple J if he owned the viral NSFW popcorn bucket. It had nothing to do with the critically acclaimed Bob Dylan biopic he was promoting, but the Wonka actor went out of his way to answer the question, and he could not have given a more hilarious response:

Of course, the Little Women actor would be one to play into the strange hype surrounding the questionable popcorn bucket. His resume is stacked with some of the most critically acclaimed movies of this century, but he truly is a kid at heart. The Beautiful Boy actor often jokes around, as shown above by holding up the interview to go out of his way and make a suggestive comment about the Sandworm bucket. He loves to show fans that he’s down to earth, and it seems really genuine, like showing up to the viral Timothée Chalamet look-a-like competition in NYC.

I can’t help but wonder what the Call Me By Your Name actor’s high profile girlfriend thinks about his comments regarding the bucket being kept under his bed. Over the course of the past year, makeup mogul Kylie Jenner and Chalamet have gotten increasingly more serious and public about their relationship. While the two have avoided talking about their relationship for their own sanity, it hasn’t stopped them from recently attending very public events together, like the A Complete Unknown premiere and the Golden Globes.

The reason I bring this up is because while the Lady Bird actor is known for his quirky personality, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians alum is not. I can’t really see her making a dirty joke about the auspicious hole with teeth that is the access point to your popcorn, but I guess it is possible she has a secret silly side offline.

Jokes aside, the viral Dune popcorn bucket has spurred an entirely craze in the commercial world of movies. Almost every big blockbuster has an elaborate popcorn bucket launched with its release in theaters. None have been as explicit as Dune’s, although Deadpool & Wolverine certainly did try to give them a run for their money.

Some of them are pretty cool though, like Wicked’s Glinda and Elphaba themed buckets, and Nosferatu’s coffin. I can’t help thinking to myself, who is buying a $25 (give or take) popcorn bucket? On top of the already expensive movie theater popcorn! But that’s just me, there clearly is a method behind the madness.

I will say, I don’t know how the Dune 3 popcorn bucket will be able to top that of Dune 2, but can’t wait to see what they come up with. Now that it’s clear the Bones and All actor is completely in on the joke, I’m gonna need a social media campaign with him and the bucket.

While there is no popcorn bucket for A Complete Unknown, you should still go see it in theaters, with Chalamet’s performance sure to make anyone a certified Bob Dylan fan. For those of you who are like the French Dispatch actor and have the viral popcorn bucket at home, you can relive the movie theater magic by watching Dune 2 at home, available to stream with a Netflix subscription.

Denis Villeneuve's pair of Dune movies (which are streaming with a Max subscription) are already being considered some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The pair of films is wildly popular, and fans are eager for a third movie following Dune Part Two's ending. While the filmmaker originally intended to do have a break, his latest comments about Messiah make it seem like it’s coming sooner than expected, with him saying outright "I still want to go back to Arrakis."

Back in October it was revealed that Denis Villeneuve started writing Dune Messiah, to the delight of fans like myself. Frank Herbert's book of the same name is set years after Paul Atreides takes power, and shows how it's corrupted him. While speaking with The Wrap about his career, the filmmaker spoke about his excitement over the threequel, offering:

Do you hear that sound? Its various Dune fans cheering. Because while it's going to be tough waiting for Messiah to finally hit theaters, Villeneuve made it clear that he's ready to return to Arrakis for a third installment. Hopefully that means that we get the blockbuster sooner than originally anticipated.

Filming the first two Dune movies was a huge job for Denis Villeneuve, especially given the dessert locations necessary to bring Arrakis exteriors to life. So it would have been understandable if he wanted to pivot to a smaller production following the wildly successful release of Part Two. But it sounds like he's already missing the sci-fi world of Frank Herbert.

Narratively, there plenty of threads to pull from for the next story. Dune 2's ending saw Paul Atreides ascend to the role of Lisan al Gaib. Chani is seen leaving in disappointed, and it seems like his prophesied dreams of disaster might be coming. Fans were also introduced to Anya Taylor-Joy's Alia Atreides while she was still in the womb.

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With the Golden Globes having taken place last night awards season is now in full siwngand while Dune: Part Two didn’t take home any trophies at the 2025 Golden Globes, it’s still considered one of the best movies of the year. I hope to see Dune Part Two do well at the 2025 Oscars, but it seems I might care about it more than director Denis Villeneuve does.

In our list of the best movies of 2024 CinemaBlend ranked Dune Part Two at number three, and I called it one of the best science fiction movies of 2024 as well. While Villeneuve seems quite happy to receive such accolades, and tells our sister side GamesRadar that he considers it the “highest complement” to be in the Oscar conversation, he doesn’t seem particularly concerned with actual nominations or awards. The director said…

The director makes it clear that he is proud of Dune: Part Two and of the people who helped make it happen, and that won’t change, regardless of the awards situation. He calls out the Dune 2 cast, specifically for what they brought to the film. He credits their commitment to the story for a lot of what makes the movie great. Villeneuve conitnued…

The first Dune movie won several Oscars, making a near sweep of the technical categories taking home six Academy Awards. It could very easily win many of those awards again. Although one award it won last time, Best Original Score, it will not be eligible for this time around, since much of the music Dune : Part two originally appeared in Part One.

Josh Brolin has famously threatened to quit acting if Denis Villeneuve isn’t nominated for Best Director. If he is it will be certainly be a special achievement for the man, but it seems he would be just as happy if the other people who made his movie were recognized. He continued…

I certainly think thee are a few Oscars that Dune: Part Two should win, but it seems that Denis Villeneuve knows that his movie is good, and anything more than that is just icing on the cake.