Dune: Messiah Set To Begin Filming In 2026

Dune: Messiah is set to begin filming in 2026, as confirmed by director Denis Villeneuve, who also announced the return of Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. The film will pick up 12 years after Part Two, exploring Paul Atreides' struggle with power. Anya Taylor-Joy will join the cast in a larger role compared to her cameo in Part Two.

Villeneuve emphasized that while the first two films tell one cohesive story, Messiah will introduce a new narrative within the same universe. Currently in the writing phase, he expects to return to filming sooner than initially planned. Alongside Chalamet and Zendaya, Florence Pugh will reprise her role as Princess Irulan, and Villeneuve teased the return of "more worms" for fans to anticipate.