Nov 04, 2026 12:45pm IST
‘Dune: Part Three’ Runtime Revealed, Denis Villeneuve’s Final Instalment to Be Shortest Film in Trilogy
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” is set to be the shortest film in his “Dune” trilogy. The Irish Film Classification Office has listed the upcoming film’s duration as 150 minutes and seven seconds, putting it at approximately two hours and 30 minutes.
The runtime places the third instalment below both films that preceded it. “Dune” (2021) ran for 155 minutes, while “Dune: Part Two” (2024) had a runtime of 166 minutes. The new film is therefore around five minutes shorter than the first instalment and nearly 16 minutes shorter than its immediate predecessor.
The figure also marks an update from the 140-minute runtime that appeared on IMAX listings when advance tickets first went on sale. The earlier listing had prompted speculation that Villeneuve’s final chapter would be considerably shorter than its predecessors. The latest classification puts the film at 150 minutes and seven seconds.
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Based on Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel “Dune Messiah”, the film moves the story forward to a period nearly two decades after Paul Atreides takes control of the Imperium. Now emperor, Paul must contend with the consequences of his rule as political threats, betrayal and a conspiracy begin to close in around him, with Chani central to the unfolding conflict.
Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides, with Zendaya reprising her role as Chani. The cast also includes Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson and Javier Bardem. Villeneuve has co-written the screenplay with Brian K. Vaughan, while Linus Sandgren serves as cinematographer.
The film is also set to make significant use of IMAX. More than an hour of the film will be presented in the format’s expanded aspect ratio. It is the first instalment in Villeneuve’s trilogy to be shot partially with IMAX film cameras.
“Dune: Part Three” is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 18, 2026, the same day as Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday”.
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