Archive · 19 Aug 2026
New Dune: Part Three Trailer Presents Paul Atreides’ Dark Rule
A new trailer shows Paul Atreides becoming a powerful ruler who may be using his power badly.
Some people who once thought he was their savior now question him.
The story takes place after Paul takes the throne and starts an intergalactic Holy War.
Paul is worshipped by the Fremen as a religious prophet.
However, people close to him are involved in a dangerous conspiracy.
His lover Chani and their unborn children are also threatened.
Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya return in the main roles.
The movie is planned as the final part of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy and will arrive on December 18.
The latest trailer portrays Paul Atreides as a power-hungry ruler facing growing opposition.
Dune: Part Three adapts Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah and follows Paul after he seizes the throne.
The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve and is scheduled for release on December 18.
The release will clash with Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday in a matchup dubbed “Dunesday.”
Select IMAX 70 mm screenings are listed for December 14, before the official release date.
- Who
- Timothee Chalamet plays Paul Atreides, with Zendaya and other returning cast members; Denis Villeneuve directs.
- What
- The latest trailer previews Dune: Part Three, portraying Paul as an increasingly ambitious and corrupt ruler.
- When
- The film is scheduled for December 18, with select IMAX 70 mm screenings beginning December 14.
- Where
- The film will be released in cinemas, with early screenings listed in select IMAX 70 mm theatres.
- Why
- The trailer promotes the film’s story of Paul’s rule, conflict and growing opposition while encouraging audiences to pre-order tickets.
- Film
- Dune: Part Three
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Lead actors
- Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya
- Source material
- Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah
- Official release
- December 18
- Early screenings
- December 14 in select IMAX 70 mm theatres
- Planned position
- Conclusion of Denis Villeneuve’s planned Dune trilogy