ABU DHABI, UAE, July 8, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ \u2014 Legendary\u00a0Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures have unveiled the official new trailer for Dune: Part Three<\/i>, marking the epic final chapter in Denis Villeneuve\u2019s Academy Award-winning saga.<\/p>\n The Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) also shared new behind-the-scenes images from filming in Abu Dhabi\u2019s pristine Liwa Desert for Dune: Part Three<\/i>, featuring Denis Villeneuve with cast and crew on location and showcasing the continued partnership between the Commission and Legendary across all three films over the past seven years. Across the franchise, Liwa\u2019s sweeping, otherworldly landscapes have brought Arrakis to life and helped define some of its most iconic cinematic moments.<\/p>\n Dune: Part Three<\/i>\u00a0brings Denis Villeneuve\u2019s trilogy to a breathtaking conclusion, set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.<\/p>\n Grand in scale and intimate in emotion, Dune: Part Three <\/i>delivers a powerful and poetic conclusion to one of the defining epics of our time. Building on the visual legacy established in Dune<\/i> (2021) and Dune: Part Two<\/i> (2024), Abu Dhabi\u2019s dramatic desert landscapes once again play a central role in bringing the world of Arrakis to life.<\/p>\n \u201cThe opportunity to again work with the incredible cast and crew from\u00a0<\/i>Dune: Part Three\u00a0as Abu Dhabi\u2019s Liwa Desert stars as Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve\u2019s culminating installment was really a poignant and pivotal moment for the entire creative ecosystem of Abu Dhabi. Over 600 UAE-based individuals were involved with the 31 day shoot, from six interns and 38 residents in crowd scenes to 206 local crew and 336 individuals from our wider creative industry including caterers and drivers, the impact of <\/i>Dune: Part Three\u00a0is enormous. We, like the rest of the world, are now on an exciting countdown journey to the 16 December when we\u2019ll see the fruition of so many individual efforts, which united to provide a seamless collaboration with Legendary Entertainment.\u201d\u00a0<\/i>commented\u00a0Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission<\/b>.<\/p>\n \u201c<\/i>Returning to Abu Dhabi\u2019s Liwa Desert for <\/i>Dune: Part Three\u00a0was never in doubt. I can\u2019t think of any place else in the world that provides such stunning imagery, as well as the support we\u2019ve received from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission and our partners there across all three films. The people, crew, and resources in Abu Dhabi made an incredibly difficult undertaking feel comfortable and easy, and the attention to detail and care shown to our cast and crew was exceptional,\u201d<\/i> said Herb Gains, EVP of Physical Production, Legendary Entertainment. <\/b><\/p>\n Dune: Part Three<\/i>\u00a0was supported by Creative Media Authority Abu Dhabi (CMA) and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, with Image Nation Abu Dhabi serving as a production partner and Epic Films as the local production services provider. The production also benefited from Abu Dhabi\u2019s cashback rebate program and 206 highly skilled local crew including 12 stunt performers who were joined by 336 local contractors and drivers, underscoring the emirate\u2019s continued growth as a premier destination for large-scale international filmmaking. The 31 day shoot in Abu Dhabi, which included two days in Al\u00a0Ain, also required the assistance of 38 individuals to support with on-camera crowd scenes whilst six young, talented interns supported in production roles off-camera.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with some of the world\u2019s leading film creatives and being able to bring the authenticity of how a nation works harmoniously within a desert environment gave me great pride as an Emirati, and now to be able to see our beautiful local landscapes and talent on screen will build upon this pride as the world sees Arrakis on screens again,\u201d<\/i>\u00a0said Mohamed F Mostafa, Stunt Performer, Dune: Part Three.<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cThe enduring relationship between Legendary Entertainment and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission spans more than a decade and reflects a shared commitment to supporting world-class productions. Throughout that time, Abu Dhabi has proven to be a trusted partner, providing the expertise, infrastructure, and collaboration required to successfully execute productions on a global scale. The <\/i>Dune trilogy is a testament to the strength of that relationship, and we are proud of what we have\u00a0achieved\u00a0together,\u201d<\/i> said\u00a0Sam\u00a0Kozhaya, EVP of Operations and Corporate Development, Legendary Entertainment<\/b>.<\/p>\n Directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan, Dune: Part Three <\/i>is based on the novels written by Frank Herbert and delivers the epic conclusion to Villeneuve\u2019s trilogy. The film stars Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach De Bankol\u00e9, with Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Javier Bardem, and features newcomers Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke.\u00a0<\/p>\n Warner Bros. 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