Work on the film Dune: Messiah will start earlier than planned: all because of the success of the sequel
Director Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that work on Dune: Messiah will start earlier than planned. After the success of Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve felt inspired and responsible to complete the story of Paul Atrid.
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Villeneuve originally planned to tackle another project before continuing Dune. However, after taking a break over the summer, he decided to focus on completing the saga. The director said: "I was really touched by the way the second part was received by filmgoers around the world, and I felt the desire and responsibility to complete this story."
The events of Dune: The Messiah will take place 12 years after the events of the second part and will conclude the story of Paul Atrid.
Dune: The Messiah is expected to be released in 2027, but the official release date has not yet been announced.
Source: Collider
