Fans of the Dune franchise can look forward to seeing more of Duncan Idaho in the upcoming films.
During a promotional event for A Minecraft Movie on Today, Craig Melvin inquired about Jason Momoa’s potential return for Dune 3. He pointed out that Idaho met his end in the 2021 film, but in Frank Herbert’s novels, the character is brought back as a clone in Dune Messiah.
According to Momoa, director Denis Villeneuve plans to follow this plotline, confirming that he will be reprising his role in the third installment of the Dune saga.
“I’m not sure if I’ll get in trouble for this,” Momoa commented when asked about Duncan’s future. “But it’s like Game of Thrones; if you haven’t read the books, that’s not on me, right?”
Momoa put an end to the speculation by clearly stating he’s “coming back.”
“So, Duncan Idaho is returning?” Melvin asked.
“I’m making a comeback,” Momoa replied with a chuckle. “You’ve got me in trouble!”
In the initial Dune, Duncan Idaho serves as the swordmaster for House Atreides, developing a deep connection with Paul (Timothée Chalamet). Following the fall of House Atreides, he sacrifices himself to allow Paul and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) to escape from Sardaukar soldiers.
While it’s not officially labeled a trilogy, Villeneuve has intentions to adapt Dune Messiah for Dune 3.
Filming for the third Dune movie is anticipated to start this summer. Warner Bros. has scheduled a Villeneuve film for December 2026, though the studio hasn’t confirmed either the start or release date for Dune Messiah.
Both Dune and Dune: Part Two have achieved immense critical and financial success for Warner Bros. The original Dune grossed $410 million and won six Oscars out of ten nominations, while Dune: Part Two nearly doubled its predecessor’s box office total with $710 million worldwide and secured two Oscars from five nominations.
You can now stream Dune and Dune: Part Two on Max.
