DUNE: PART THREE – Trailer (2026) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya | Warner Bros

For a potential Dune: Part Three (2025), the content could delve deeper into Frank Herbert’s expansive universe, continuing the journey of Paul Atreides and exploring the complexities of Arrakis, politics, and power. Here’s what the project might include:

1. Plot and Story Arc

• Title: Dune: Part Three – The Messiah of Dune
• Storyline Focus: Following the events of Dune: Part Two, this chapter would focus on Paul’s rise to ultimate power as Emperor and the impact of his rule on the galaxy. We’d explore the “holy war” spreading across the universe, led by Paul’s Fremen followers in his name, which presents him with ethical and spiritual dilemmas.
• Adapted Material: Primarily based on Dune Messiah, with elements of Children of Dune, this story would take a deeper look at Paul’s internal conflict, his relationship with Chani, and the forces both for and against him.

2. Characters and Factions

• Paul Atreides/Muad’Dib: As the ruler of the known universe, Paul grapples with his prophetic visions and the dark consequences of his jihad.
• Chani: Now Paul’s concubine and closest confidante, she faces her own struggles, especially with her and Paul’s attempts to conceive an heir amidst the political pressures around them.
• The Bene Gesserit and Guild Navigators: As power struggles intensify, these groups attempt to manipulate Paul and reclaim influence over the galaxy.
• Alia Atreides: Paul’s younger sister and a Bene Gesserit prodigy, who harbors abilities and ambitions that could either strengthen or destabilize Paul’s rule.
• Antagonists: Key players might include conspirators from the Bene Gesserit, Spacing Guild, and Tleilaxu, who plot to undermine Paul’s empire through devious tactics.

3. Themes and Tone

• Power and Corruption: Paul’s struggle to control his power without losing himself to the darker forces that come with it.
• Sacrifice and Loss: The emotional and personal costs of empire-building, particularly on Paul’s relationships and his own sense of identity.
• Prophecy and Free Will: Paul’s ongoing battle with his own visions, questioning whether he can alter his fate or if he is bound by his destiny.

4. Visual Style and World-Building

• Cinematic Scope: Expansive visuals showcasing the galactic spread of Paul’s empire, the Fremen-influenced Arrakis, and the glittering capital cities of the Imperium.
• Stylized Set Designs: Elements representing the opulent lifestyle of royalty juxtaposed with the stark desert aesthetics of Arrakis, blending the spiritual and political aspects of Paul’s empire.
• Intensified Action Scenes: Portraying the fierce loyalty of the Fremen and the terrifying reality of their military strength, as well as battles against emerging factions.

5. Post-Credits Scene

• Introduction of Leto II: A brief scene with Paul and Chani’s potential heir, Leto II, could hint at the direction of the storyline in the Children of Dune saga and the continuation of the Atreides legacy.

This Dune: Part Three would provide a thoughtful, visually arresting exploration of the deep philosophical themes of Herbert’s work, offering fans a climactic continuation to this science-fiction epic.