The first trailer for ‘Dune: Part Three’ has been released online, giving fans a first look at the director. Denis Villeneuvethe epic conclusion to the sci-fi saga.The trailer premiered during an IMAX fan event, teasing a darker and more politically charged chapter in the “Dune” saga that will unfold on IMAX screens this December.
WATCH: ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer
Set 17 years after “Dune: Part Two,” the film follows Paul Atreides’ rise to power as Emperor of the Empire. Once guided by his prophetic visions, Paul finds that his foresight slips away. “The future has a way of talking to me,” Paul says, before adding: “I can’t see what’s ahead.”The footage also revisits Paul’s now strained relationship with Chani, portrayed by Zendaya. After his political marriage to Princess Irulan, played by Florence Pugh, Chani’s bond with the Emperor seems to begin to strain and become more complicated than ever.
Robert Pattinson joins the franchise as Scytale
The trailer also offers the first look at Robert Pattinson as Scytale, the shape-shifter who emerges as Paul’s latest adversary, preparing to dethrone him and “strike at the core of Imperial power.”
Official synopsis of ‘Dune: Part Three’
“Dune: Part III is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides took control of the Empire. Now a ruthless emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of imperial collapse and reemergence, Paul yearns for his longtime love. with Chani in the heart of his unfolding mystery. As rebellion looms and enemies close in, Paul must face the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves most.”
Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet in “Dune: Part Three”
Speaking during the IMAX fan event, Villeneuve revealed: “I went to my crew and said, ‘I’m taking a break.’ That’s all. bye.” I went home and kept waking up in the middle of the night with those images. I was supposed to do another movie.”Timothee also shared his thoughts on the emotional ending of the Dune franchise. “I couldn’t believe how quickly the experience came and went. Maybe because COVID was a weird thing that melted our sense of time, sometimes it felt long when you think about it, to make these three big movies in six out of seven years, it’s really not that long.”
Star-studded cast and release date
The film has a cast led by Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson and Javier Bardem.‘Dune: Part Three’ is scheduled to open in international markets on December 16th, before hitting US theaters on December 18th.The release marks one of the biggest box office clashes of the year, with the film debuting in the same holiday aisle as ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The trailer will also be attached to IMAX screenings of “The Odyssey” later this month, giving audiences another look at the epic sci-fi sequel ahead of its theatrical release.