# Dune: Part Three film release > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dune-part-three-film-release > Updated: 2026-09-09T19:05:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. Reports regarding Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” initially suggested the film would have a shorter runtime than its predecessors, potentially running between 140 and 145 minutes. This shorter length is noted to align with the source material, the novel “Dune Messiah”. The project was described by Villeneuve as his “most personal film”, leaning into the thriller genre. Following these reports, tickets for the film went on sale on September 9. The installment serves as the finale to the trilogy, set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides assumed control of the Empire. The plot follows the Emperor as he navigates threats, betrayal, and conspiracies involving Chani. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have now announced advance screening dates for the concluding chapter. In Brazil, early screenings are scheduled for December 15 and 16, preceding the official wide release on December 17, 2026. In Italy, UCI Cinemas is offering special preview evenings on December 15, featuring immersive experiences in IMAX, iSense, and XL formats. Pre-sales for these special sessions have officially begun. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Warner Bros. announces advance screenings for Dune: Part Three Warner Bros. has launched pre-sales for advance screenings of ‘Dune: Part Three’ in Brazil and Italy, ahead of its scheduled December 2026 wide release. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-announces-advance-screenings-for-dune-part-three ### 2026-09-09: Dune: Part Three tickets go on sale for film trilogy finale Tickets for ‘Dune: Part Three’, the final film in Denis Villeneuve’s epic trilogy, are now on sale, featuring an ensemble cast and premium cinematic formats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dune-part-three-tickets-go-on-sale-for-film-trilogy-finale ### 2026-09-04: Dune: Part Three reported to have shorter runtime than previous films Reports indicate that Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” may feature a shorter runtime of approximately 140 to 145 minutes, potentially reflecting the shorter length of its source novel, “Dune Messiah”. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dune-part-three-reported-to-have-shorter-runtime-than-previous-films --- Cite as: Dune: Part Three film release. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dune-part-three-film-release