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Timothée Chalamet says 'Dune: Part Three' takes 'creative liberty'

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Newest development Jul 9, 2026 · 2 reportsTimothée Chalamet Teases the Biggest Creative Liberty in ‘Dune: Part Three’

Timothée Chalamet and director Denis Villeneuve discussed the trailer for "Dune: Part Three" on Wednesday at a global fan event in IMAX theaters.

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    Timothée Chalamet says 'Dune: Part Three' takes 'creative liberty'

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    Timothée Chalamet Teases the Biggest Creative Liberty in ‘Dune: Part Three’

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  1. Gizmodo

    The New ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Takes Things to Another Level (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy comes to an end this December with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.

  2. Variety

    ‘Dune 3’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve Unleash Action-Packed Scenes With More Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Sandworms (opens Variety)

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    Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet unveiled an action-packed new trailer for “Dune: Part Three,” marking the latest and most comprehensive look at the highly anticipated final chapter in his sci-fi trilogy.

  3. UPI

    Timothée Chalamet says 'Dune: Part Three' takes 'creative liberty' (opens UPI)

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    Timothée Chalamet and director Denis Villeneuve discussed the trailer for "Dune: Part Three" on Wednesday at a global fan event in IMAX theaters.

  4. Inverse

    57 Years Later, 'Dune 3' Teases One Fundamental Change From The Books (opens Inverse)

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    Could 'Dune: Part Three pit Chani against Paul? Don't take the new 'Dune 3' trailer at face value.

  5. Deadline

    Second ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Hints That Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides Might Be “Way Beyond Redemption” (opens Deadline)

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    UPDATED, July 8, 2026: Another trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s final Dune film is here. Zendaya’s Chani is not happy with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreidies, who “promised” her that he would never “take power in [his] name.

  6. Gizmodo

    ‘Dune: Part Three’ Had Its Very Own Psychedelic Film Unit (opens Gizmodo)

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    Director Denis Villeneuve talked about some of the French Canadian influences on his new film, out in December.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Timothée Chalamet Is a Megalomaniacal Paul Atreides in ‘Dune: Part Three’ Official Trailer (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Set nearly 20 years into the future, Paul Atreides must face the consequences of the war he waged on those he loved and despised

  8. Variety

    ‘Dune 3’: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Denis Villeneuve Return to Abu Dhabi Desert That Doubles as Planet Arrakis in Behind-the-Scenes Images (opens Variety)

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    The Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) has shared new behind-the-scenes images of “Dune: Part Three” filming in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Throughout the sci-fi trilogy, the large oasis area in the Western Region of the Emirate has provided a substantial portion of the landscape of the desert planet Arr…

  9. Gizmodo

    Timothée Chalamet Teases the Biggest Creative Liberty in ‘Dune: Part Three’ (opens Gizmodo)

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    The 'Dune' trilogy star spoke about the upcoming film at an event for the latest trailer.

  10. Fox News

    'Dune: Part Three' trailer ignites fan frenzy ahead of the trilogy-closing December 2026 release (opens Fox News)

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    The new "Dune: Part Three" trailer reveals Emperor Paul Atreides facing a conspiracy that threatens his reign as Denis Villeneuve closes his trilogy.

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