# Dune: Part Three production and casting details

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dune-part-three-production-and-casting-details
> Updated: 2026-10-24T11:20:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Information regarding the upcoming film ‘Dune: Part Three’ has emerged, focusing on cast involvement and promotional efforts. Zendaya is reportedly launching an Oscar campaign for the Best Actress category for her role as Chani, a character whose importance has expanded in the narrative set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium.

Anya Taylor-Joy has also been confirmed to star in the film as Alia Atreides. Warner Bros. is scheduled to release the movie in theaters and IMAX on December 18, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Anya Taylor-Joy to star in Dune: Part Three and Lord of the Rings

Anya Taylor-Joy will star in upcoming major fantasy productions, including Dune: Part Three and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, while also filming a new Netflix series.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anya-taylor-joy-to-star-in-dune-part-three-and-lord-of-the-rings

### 2026-10-23: Zendaya to campaign for Best Actress Oscar for Dune: Part Three

Zendaya will reportedly campaign for a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her expanded role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three,” marking a shift from her supporting roles in the previous two films.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zendaya-to-campaign-for-best-actress-oscar-for-dune-part-three

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