Paul Atreides Brings Us Into His War in a New Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Three’

Paul Atreides is back for one last ride with Dune: Part Three. Director Denis Villeneuve dropped a massive trailer for the epic.

Dune: Part Three knows that we’ve been on quite the journey with Timothee Chalamet’s boy king. With the long timeskip between the second and third entries, Paul isn’t really a kid anymore. And that’s what makes this whole entry interesting. 

At the end of the last film, there was a distinct feeling of dread despite our protagonist’s utter victory. It felt hollow and that was by design. In an attempt to chase power, Atreides betrayed a lot of his core beliefs. Check it out now.

He also committed the cardinal sin of pissing off Zendaya. Well, her character Chani really. But, you get what I mean. After unfettered access to power he could have only dreamed of, what kind of sinister threats hang in the periphery.

Robert Pattinson’s presence here has to be noted as well. What could his mysterious character want with this unchallenged ruler. And, how does his backstory play into all of this political intrigue? 

One of the best things about these Dune movies is how rich the world feels. (Pretty easy to do when you’re basing the films off of a baseline text of science fiction as a genre.) But, you have to give it up at all the wild swings that Villeneuve never shies away from.

At any rate, the Dune movies are feasts for the eyes. Dune: Part Three seems poised to be another massive hit. And, it has the added bonus of releasing alongside another massive project to close out the year.

Dune: Part Three Gets New Trailer

A lot of the focus is on Chalamet’s protagonist in Dune: Part Three. As you would expect, honestly. But, Villeneuve had to be super careful about having the audience enjoy Paul. While not exactly being on his side 100 percent; 

It’s a delicate tightrope to walk. And, the filmmaker was always aware how his steps were being perceived. When he talked to The Mary Sue about the second movie in this trilogy, Villeneuve mused about how hard Frank Herbert went on the protagonist to get his point across.

When people sit in the theater, yes they should be moved by the images and themes. But, they should never lose sight of the fact that Paul is morally grey at best..

“When you adapt, you kill darlings,” Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve told us. “When you adapt, you transform. I think the movie says more about me than it says about Frank Herbert.” 

“Frank Herbert felt that the first book was misperceived,” Villeneuve says. “He felt that people wrongly thought that Paul was a hero, and he wanted to create an anti-hero. So to correct that view of things, he wrote Dune Messiah, to make sure people understood his intentions.” 

Who’s Back For This Installment?

Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet is back for Dune: Part Three. Zendaya joins him with Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé.  Charlotte Rampling also slithers across the desert with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem. 

What’s Coming In Dune: Part Three?

Prepare yourself, a sprawling conclusion is on the way. Here’s what Warner Bros. says about the cinematic event. “Dune: Part Three is 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.”

(Photo Credit: Warner Bros.)

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