DUNE: PART THREE Footage Reveals Epic Next-Level Action Sequence and a Big Time Jump
Denis Villeneuve is gearing up to bring his Dune saga to a close, and if the first footage from CinemaCon is any indication, Dune: Part Three is going to hit on a scale that feels almost unreal.
The next chapter in the story doesn’t just pick up where things left off, it leaps forward in a big way, setting the stage for something heavier, more intense, and far more dangerous.
One of the biggest reveals coming out of the event is that the story takes place 17 years after Dune: Part Two. That kind of jump instantly changes the dynamic. Paul Atreides isn’t the same person anymore, and the world around him has clearly evolved into something even more volatile.
We got an early look at the opening sequence, the first seven minutes, and it’s wild. The footage kicks off aboard a spaceship in chaos, alarms blaring as smaller transport vessels are deployed onto a violent, storm-ravaged planet.
One ship doesn’t even make it, struck down by lightning before it can land. The rest carry Fremen warriors, still fiercely loyal to Emperor Paul “Maud ’Dib” Atreides.
As they descend into the storm, the tension builds fast. Javier Bardem’s Stilgar moves through the troops, rallying them with a war chant that sets the tone for what’s coming.
Once the ship doors open, the Fremen react to something unfamiliar… rain, before stepping out into the battlefield. Some carry a mysterious rectangular device, hinting at new tech or strategy in play.
Then everything goes sideways. Stilgar tells his fighters to hold, then to get down, just before a sudden laser barrage tears through their ranks mowing tons of men down. Then, out of nowhere, something erupts from the ground.
A ship that slowly rises from the ground, and this thing is weaponized, its tail outfitted with lasers. The Fremen strike back, landing a nuclear explosive hit, but it does nothing. Stilgar fires repeatedly, but the shots don’t connect. One soldier makes a break for it and is cut down in seconds. The squad is pinned, completely outmatched.
And that’s just the opening stretch. The footage then shifts gears, offering glimpses of what’s to come. Timothée Chalamet’s Paul appears alongside Hayt, the resurrected Duncan Idaho played by Jason Momoa. Their interaction is loaded, with Hayt telling Paul that he’s beyond redemption, a line that suggests things have taken a dark turn over those missing years.
There’s also a quick montage teasing key moments. Anya Taylor-Joy is seen reading cards, hinting at something prophetic or strategic. Zendaya’s Chani confronts Paul in a tense exchange, where he points a weapon at her as she challenges him, asking how it feels to be human like everyone else. Their relationship clearly isn’t in a simple place anymore.
The footage ends the way you’d hope, with the appearance of a massive sandworm, a reminder that no matter how much the story evolves, Arrakis still plays by its own rules.
This footage is unlike anything that I’ve seen on the big screen before. It was absolutley increible! It was so epically massive! It blew me away and I was in awe as I watched it.
This isn’t just another sequel, it’s the culmination of a carefully crafted sci-fi epic that’s been escalating in scope and intensity with each installment.
With IMAX screenings already locked in, it’s obvious that Dune: Part Three is meant to be experienced on the biggest screen possible. The scale, the sound, the sheer weight of what’s unfolding all point to a film that demands that kind of presentation.
I can’t wait to watch this movie!