It would be an unprecedented event in the history of modern blockbuster cinema. Normally, the major film studios Disney (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Masterpieces series), Warner (Harry Potter, DC with Superman & Batman, The Lord of the Rings), Universal (Minions, Oppenheimer, Fast and Furious), Paramount (Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek) and Sony Pictures (Sony's Spider-Man Universe) deliberately avoid each other in the cinema calendar. But 2026 could see a major summit meeting.
Is Dune more successful than Star Wars?
Until recently, Dune: Part Two was the most successful movie in 2024. But Disney took back the crown at the box office with this legendary and record-breaking hit. Dune 2 grossed a total of 712 million US dollars A great success, but star Wars usually plays in a slightly different league.
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Aside from this surprising flop, a new film in the Star Wars saga usually breaks the magical barrier of 1 billion US dollars. Even the artistically and financially disappointing Star Wars: Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker managed this feat. However, its dominance in the cinema could soon be over.
When will Dune 3 be in theaters?
Star Wars fans may not be particularly happy, as there is a chance that Dune: Messiah will be released on the same day as Star Wars: Episode 10 – A New Beginning. Warner has officially announced when exactly a new film by director Denis Villeneuve will be released on the big screen.
At the December 18, 2026 It is expected to be released on 11th April (in Germany, one day earlier, as experience shows). It is not yet certain whether this new film by Denis Villeneuve will actually be the third part of Dune. The director has previously stated that he wants to take a break from the desert planet. But now everything could be completely different.
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It is now assumed that Warner wants to maintain the momentum with Dune and bring the sequel to cinemas quickly. The fact that they may dare to challenge Disney directly with Star Wars shows how much confidence they have in the Science fiction epic But how realistic is this scenario really?
Should Dune 3 actually be released on the same day as Star Wars: Episode 10 in cinemas Both films would most likely suffer. However, it would be the ultimate test of strength to see whether the star saga created by George Lucas still has what it takes to hold its own against the competition. If, on the other hand, Star Wars flops, the series would certainly be cancelled again. However, it is more likely that either Disney or Warner will postpone their respective films. Who will flinch first and give up in this Battle of the Hollywood giants small by?
Source: Comic-Book-Movie