We havent seen the last of Duncan Idaho in the Dune movies.

While promoting A Minecraft MovieonToday,Craig Melvin asked Jason Momoa about a potential return in Dune 3. Melvin noted that his character, Duncan Idaho, died in 2021s Dune. In the novels, Idaho was later revived as a clone in Dune Messiah.

Per Momoas comments, director Denis Villeneuve will be following a similar storyline, as Momoa will return for the third Dune movie.

Please enable Javascript to view this content Well, Im not sure if Im going to get in trouble or not, Momoa said when asked about Duncans future. But its the same thing, like Game of Thrones, you know what I mean? If you didnt read the books, its not my fault, right?

Momoa ended the speculation by confirming his return, saying hes coming back.

Duncan Idaho is making a comeback? Melvin asked Momoa.

Im making a comeback, Momoa confirmed. You got me in trouble!

InDune, Duncan Idaho is the swordmaster of House Atreides, who has a special bond with Paul (Timothe Chalamet). After the fall of House Atreides, Duncan sacrifices himself and dies fighting Sardaukar soldiers so Paul and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) can escape.

Though not considered a trilogy, Villeneuve plans to adapt Dune MessiahforDune 3.

The third Dune film is expected to begin filming this summer. Warner Bros. has dated a Villeneuve event film with Legendary Pictures for December 2026. However, the studio has not confirmed the start date or the release date for Dune Messiah.

Duneand Dune: Part Twohave been huge critical and financial hits for Warner Bros.Dunegrossed $410 million and won six Oscars on 10 nominations.Dune: Part Twonearly doubled the box office ofDunewith $710 million worldwide and won two Oscars on five nominations.

DuneandDune: Part Twoare now streaming on Max.

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