Dune: Part TwoCliffhanger Ending Explained: Will There Be a Third Film?

(Left-right:) Florence Pugh; Timothée Chalamet; Zendaya in “Dune: Part Two”.Photo:Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Spoiler alert: The following contains major plot details forDune: Part Two, out now. At the end of the 2021Timothée ChalametmovieDune, audiences were left wondering if a sequel would follow its cliffhanger. Now thatPart Twois in theaters, they may be feeling déjà vu: Will there be a third? DirectorDenis Villeneuvehas maintained that his plan was to adapt author Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novelDune, the story of Paul Atreides’ journey to the desert planet Arrakis and a messianic destiny, intotwo big-screen installments.

Dune: Part TwoReview: Timothée Chalamet Is Back in a Sequel That's Even Better Than the Original

Chalamet with Zendaya on planet Arrakas.Photo:Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures But the 166-minutePart Twois even better, rising at the end to a stirring climax that could be called a cliffhanger — which indicates the need for aDune: Part Three,although such a project has yet to be announced. Part Twowill certainly make you want the story to continue. (Imagine ifStar Warshad stopped at the end ofThe Empire Strikes Back,with Han Solo frozen forever and Luke Skywalker still reeling from unexpected daddy issues.

Dune: Part TwoStars React to AMC Theaters' Viral Sandworm Popcorn Bucket: 'That's Not Okay'

Dune: Part Two’s cast have finally come face-to-face with AMC Theaters' viralsandworm popcorn bucket. Zendaya,Timothée Chalamet,Florence PughandAustin Butlerappeared together onJimmy Kimmel LiveThursday, and during the interview Kimmel, 56, brought out the collectible popcorn bucket, which has receivedconsiderable attentionin recent days. “I’m good, I’m okay,” Zendaya, 27, joked when Kimmel offered for her to reach inside the bucket to get some popcorn. Chalamet, 28, jokingly pretended his arm was being eaten when he reached inside the bucket.

DuneDirector Denis Villeneuve 'Banned' Cell Phones from His Sets Since the Devices Are 'Like a Drug'

Denis Villeneuve in February 2024.Photo:Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images ADuneset is no place for cell phones or social media, according to directorDenis Villeneuve. In a new and wide-ranging interview with theLos Angeles Timespublished Thursday, Dec. 26, the filmmaker, 57, explained why cast and crew on his projects are not encouraged to bring certain devices on set. “Cinema is an act of presence,” the Academy Award-nominated director said. “When a painter paints, he has to be absolutely focused on the color he’s putting on the canvas.

DuneStars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler Were ‘Nervous’ Meeting ‘Legend’ Christopher Walken (Exclusive)

Dune: Part Twofeatures an all-star cast, but there was one industry legend in particular who inspired awe inTimothée Chalamet,Zendaya, andAustin Butler. Christopher Walken, Chalamet tells PEOPLE, is an “absolute legend.” “I didn’t speak, I was too nervous,” says Zendaya, 27, of meeting the actor. Recalling the moment, she begins stuttering: “I mean, what? I didn’t even — I was like, ‘Hi.’ I didn’t even speak to him.” With a laugh, she adds, “How did it go for you guys?