We haven’t seen the last of Duncan Idaho in the Dune movies.
While promotingA Minecraft MovieonToday,Craig Melvin asked Jason Momoa about a potential return inDune 3. Melvin noted that his character, Duncan Idaho, died in2021’sDune. In the novels, Idaho was later revived as a clone inDune Messiah.
Per Momoa’s comments, director Denis Villeneuve will be following a similar storyline, as Momoa will return for the third Dune movie.
“Well, I’m not sure if I’m going to get in trouble or not,” Momoa said when asked about Duncan’s future. “But it’s the same thing, likeGame of Thrones, you know what I mean? If you didn’t read the books, it’s not my fault, right?”
Momoa ended the speculation by confirming his return, saying he’s “coming back.”
“Duncan Idaho is making a comeback?” Melvin asked Momoa.
“I’m 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 (Timothée Chalamet). After the fall of House Atreides, Duncan sacrifices himself and dies fighting Sardaukar soldiers so Paul and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) can escape.
Thoughnot considered a trilogy, Villeneuve plans to adaptDune MessiahforDune 3.
Thethird 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 forDune Messiah.
DuneandDune: 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.
