How many Dune movies will there be?

When news broke that Denis Villeneuve would adapt Dune, cinema nerds, geeks, and freaks rejoiced that the man behind the acclaimed Blade Runner sequel would treat Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic with the respect and care the epic deserved. Suffice to say, fans were not disappointed. Villeneuve delivered what the entertainment website Ready Steady Cut called Dune, “A sophisticated sci-fi blockbuster, with an epic scope, jaw-dropping action sequences, and stunning visuals.”

Dune is such a rousing success and amassed critical and box office success. The 2021 film amassed over four hundred million dollars worldwide, all during a pandemic-stricken economy and well before Top Gun: Maverick would arrive in theaters the following May. Dune was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won six Oscars. The film currently holds an 83% (498 reviews) approval rate from critics and 90% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive “A-” CinemaScore from audiences.

So, that begs the question, how many sequels of Dune will there be?

How many Dune Movies will there be?

As of now, the sequel to Dune is scheduled to be released this fall. According to the entertainment website IndieWire:

"“On October 26 of that year came official confirmation from Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. that “Dune: Part Two” was officially a go. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem are all set to reprise their roles from their first film, with some new (and Oscar-nominated) talents joining the cast. Dune: Part Two officially opens in theaters on November 3. Keep scrolling to see all the major details about the highly anticipated sequel.”"

Will there be a third Dune film?

When the studio announced Denis Villeneuve was remaking Dune, the director stated his intent on making the film into two parts. Recently, the director announced his intention to develop a third film in the Dune franchise, depending on the success of Dune: Part Two!

What could the third Dune film be based on?

According to Yahoo News, the potential third Dune sequel will be based on Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah! The film was an original sequel to Herbert’s Dune and was published in 1969 by Putnam after being serialized in Galaxy Magazine.

That’s it! Are you excited to see the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021)? Do you want a third film in the franchise? Let us know in the comments below!