Batman might be heading to Arrakis. Robert Pattinson is eyeing a role in Dune 3.

Per Deadline, no formal offer has been extended to Pattinson. However, there is strong interest in Pattinson joining the cast. If Pattinson does sign on for Dune 3, it will be a significant role for The Batman actor.

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Related Denis Villeneuve returns to write and direct Dune 3, based on Frank Herberts 1969 novel Dune: Messiah. Villeneuve is reportedly putting the final touches on the script, with filming expected to begin this summer.

Pattinson is currently filming Christopher Nolans The Odyssey. Last month, Pattinson starred in Bong Joon Hos Mickey 17. Pattinsons upcoming films include Lynne Ramsays Die, My Love, a thriller with Jennifer Lawrence, and Kristoffer Borglis The Drama, an A24 romantic dramedy with Zendaya.

Pattinson will also reprise his role as Bruce Wayne in the long-awaited sequel to Matt Reeves The Batman. The Batman 2 is expected to begin filming at the end of this year and be released in theaters on October 1, 2027.

Dune 3 marks the final chapter for Villeneuve in Herberts sci-fi universe. Dune 3 should see the return of Timothe ChalametasPaul Atreides, ZendayaasChani, Florence PughasPrincess Irulan, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, and many more actors from the first two movies.

So far, Villeneuve has directed 2021s Dune and 2024s Dune: Part Two. The movies have combined to win eight Oscars and gross over $1.1 billion worldwide.

Warner Bros. has not officially announced the release date for Dune 3. However, the studio has a Villeneuve event film with Legendary Pictures on the calendar for December 2026. If filming begins this summer, expect Dune 3 to take that release date.

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