Dune 3 is now in pre-production with filming set to kick off this summer, according to Deadline. A previous report from the publication suggested that production would start in June, but Deadline now says that mid to late summer is looking more likely.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise is all set to begin rolling for Dune: Messiah. Per the latest reports, production for the expansion of the beloved sci-fi franchise begins in the summer of 2025. Following the massive success of its predecessors,

Dune 3 will start filming this June and not in 2026 as previously reported, according to Deadline. Last October, director Denis Villeneuve tentatively said production would start next year, but we know now that it'll be his next project.