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Dunehas seen the face of tremendous success with its releases, and now a third film is on the horizon. Denis Villeneuve, the director behind the first two blockbuster films, has recently stated that he might not be continuing with the franchise beyond a third film.
However, discussions surrounding a potential fourth installment are already taking place. Given the impressive box office numbers and overall reception the films have garnered, it’s pretty clear why Warner Bros. is so eager to explore further expansion.
Denis Villeneuve will not be returning to theDunesaga afterDune: Messiah!
2024 has been a fantastic year for cinema, with blockbuster releases likeInside Out 2, Deadpool and Wolverine,and many more. Among them, the release ofDune 2has been a major highlight. Fans, whether they’re devoted to the books, captivated by the universe after the first film, or simply justZendayafans, have been eagerly waiting for the sequel.
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The anticipation paid off, as the film proved to be a blockbuster. Paul Atreides’ speech stands out as one of the top moments of 2024, showcasing some of the finest performances audiences have seen fromTimothée Chalamet.
Additionally,Dune: Messiah, based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, is currently full steam ahead.Denis Villeneuvehas time and again expressed his enthusiasm for making a third film. However, for fans, there’s bittersweet news as this could potentially be the finalDunefilm directed by Villeneuve. As he has confirmed toTime Magazine,
’Dune Messiah’ should be the last ‘Dune’ movie for me.
However, that doesn’t mean the end of the franchise altogether. New reports have surfaced suggesting that, whether with Denis Villeneuve or not, Warner Bros. intends to further expand the franchise, with a fourth installment already in discussions. However, fans are not taking this news well.
Warner Bros. has plans for aDune 4!
Denis Villeneuve hasn’t even begun shootingDune Messiahyet, but Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are already planning to milk the franchise dry. Scooper Daniel Richtman (via hisPatreon) has hinted at potential expansions, including a“new show and a fourth movie“
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According toWorld of Reel,Villeneuve is reportedly“irked”by these plans, whether he’s involved or not. With heavy rumors suggestingDune 4is happening, and considering the source material, the franchise could continue even beyond a fourth film. Fans aren’t too happy about it either!
Here is what fans have to say,
Hope Messiah is good bc the IP milking begins right afterhttps://t.co/O8JcD4AH91
It’s already begunAs soon as they start pushing Brian Herbert’s storylines the watering down of the original begins
i will just not acknowledge the show or the non denis movies, just like the books from his son
Making anything outside of the first book is already milking the IP. Might as well adapt god Emperor
And I will not return as a viewer and I hope more people will do the same I don’t thunk anyone else can do dune as it unadaptble let’s finish it at messiah and leave it be
Although nothing has been officially confirmed, and no official statements have been made regarding the future ofDune 4, it appears highly likely. With ongoing discussions and rumors circulating, it seems Warner Bros. and Legendary are interested in expanding the franchise further and why won’t they be? Given the success of previous films and the wealth of source material, it wouldn’t be surprising if a fourth installment eventually takes shape.
Both theDunefilms are available to stream on Max.
Sampurna Banerjee
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