Last year, director Denis Villeneuve successfully demonstrated that Frank Herbert’s Dune could become a blockbuster hit. His first Dune, released during the pandemic and streamed on Max, still managed to take in a formidable $410.

Robert Pattinson is reportedly eyeing a role in Dune 3, Denis Villeneuve's next entry in the Dune sci-fi universe.

Last year, Legendary confirmed that development on “Dune 3” was underway following the blockbuster success of “Dune: Part 2.” The first two films have earned a combined $1.12 billion at the global box office and won eight Oscars from 15 nominations, with both earning best picture nods.