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The last three months of 2026 promise a thrilling lineup for movie enthusiasts, featuring much-anticipated releases likeDune 3, The Batman 2, and an untitledStar Warsfilm. Denis Villeneuve’sDunefilm series has remained in the discussion, especially after the blockbuster release of the sequel this year.
Fans have also been looking forward to Matt Reeves’The Batmansequel along with the upcoming projects in the space opera, which has lined up a number of new releases followingThe Acolyte.With these highly anticipated films releasing in such close succession, two are set to clash at the box office, likely creating another iconic box office showdown.
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Denis Villeneuve’sthird installment in theDunefilm series is expected to continue Paul Atreides’ journey, following the events depicted in Frank Herbert’sDune Messiah.The filmmaker has shared that he has been working on a script for the threequel.
As perDeadline, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have set a release date for the highly anticipated film. According to reports the“Untitled Event Film”that the studio had planned to release in December 2026, could be theDunethreequel.
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Sources have revealed that the film is now being referred to as the“Denis Villeneuve Event Film,”with the studio anticipating that Villeneuve will complete the trilogy withDune 3. The filmmaker is reportedly still working on the project and is in the process of casting new actors for the upcoming film.
Villeneuve has a series of upcoming projects lined up and has shared that the upcoming third installment will be his last film in the series. However, there are discussions about a potential prequel spin-off series focusing on the Bene Gesserit.
Dune 3to Clash With an UntitledStar WarsFilm At the Box Office
With the release dates ofDune 3, The Batman 2,and an untitledStar Warsfilm, the fans will surely be in for an exhilarating cinematic feast during the final months of 2026, as the highly anticipated projects have been eagerly awaited by audiences.
Matt Reeves‘The Batman 2,originally slated for October 2025,has been postponedto October 2026. Meanwhile, a new Disney release schedule reveals three untitledStar Warsfilms set for May 2026, December 2026, and December 2027.
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While the May 2026 release schedule is expected to be Pedro Pascal’sThe Mandalorian and Grogu,the December 2026 film is expected to beNew Jedi Orderstarring Daisy Ridley. And the film could potentially set up a box office clash withDune 3, with bothreportedlyslated for July 04, 2025.
While the official titles have yet to be announced, the prospect of this box-office showdown is anticipated to be significant. It will be intriguing to see which film prevails, although outcomes of such clashes can be unpredictable, as demonstrated by past phenomena like the Barbenheimer effect.
The Batman 2is set to release on June 04, 2025.
Dune 3and the untitledStar Warsfilm are set to release on July 21, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
