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Dune 3 Runtime Revealed: A Surprise Twist
7 Apr
Summary
- Dune 3 will be the shortest film in the trilogy at 140 minutes.
- It continues the saga on Arrakis, following Paul's struggles.
- The film is set for release on December 18, 2026.

Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Three' is set to be the shortest film in the acclaimed sci-fi trilogy, with an official runtime of two hours and twenty minutes (140 minutes). This shorter duration comes as a surprise, contrasting with the longer runtimes of its predecessors: 'Dune' at 2 hours and 35 minutes and 'Dune: Part Two' at 2 hours and 46 minutes.
The film, inspired by the 'Dune Messiah' series, will see Timothée Chalamet return as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani. The ensemble cast includes Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, and Anya Taylor Joy, with Robert Pattinson joining as the antagonist Scytale.
Set nearly two decades after the previous installment, the plot focuses on Paul Atreides as he navigates the aftermath of war and the weight of his destiny on the desert planet Arrakis. 'Dune: Part Three' is scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2026.