Hollywood top star Timothée Chalamet, putting an unfortunate Oscar loss behind him, dramatically revealed the first visual for Dune: Part Three, which will cap his signature Dune series.
On the 16th (local time), according to major foreign media including Adam S. Levy, Timothée Chalamet posted a poster on his social media with the phrase "Trailer for Dune 3 releases tomorrow." In the released photo, Chalamet appears as Paul Atreides himself, wearing goggles and a mask and staring at the camera with blue eyes, sending fans into a frenzy.
This move drew more attention because it came immediately after he failed to win the best actor award for Marty Supreme at the 98th Academy Awards held last Sunday.
This year the best actor honor went to Michael B. Jordan for his dual-role performance in Sinners. Timothée Chalamet was considered a strong contender after sweeping the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice, but controversies such as his recent comments disparaging ballet and opera hindered him and he narrowly missed the trophy. Fans, however, continue to support him, saying, "Dune 3 will finally give Timothée the Oscar."
As the poster reads, "The epic conclusion," this work is expected to conclude the trilogy conceived by director Denis Villeneuve. Based on Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah, it deals with the story 12 years after Paul Atreides's ascension to emperor.
Notably, Dune: Part Three is set to open on Dec. 18, 2026, the same day as Marvel's big film Avengers: Doomsday. Local media, comparing it to the 2023 simultaneous success of Barbie and Oppenheimer dubbed "Barbenheimer," have already coined the term "Dunesday" and are anticipating a box office showdown.
This installment will see the return of existing members including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya (as Chani), Florence Pugh (as Princess Irulan) and Anya Taylor-Joy (as Alia). News that actor Robert Pattinson will join as Skyteel, a character who can freely change his face, has sent anticipation to a peak.
Putting the Academy disappointment behind him, Timothée Chalamet heads back to the desert planet Arrakis. Attention is focused on whether his portrayal of Paul Atreides's anguish, revenge and the end of a vast destiny can once again overwhelm audiences worldwide.
[Photo] Timothée Chalamet SNS
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