Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three has completed principal photography and sits deep in post-production, with the film’s editor recently describing it as 98 percent finished. Warner Bros. and Legendary have locked the December 18, 2026 IMAX-heavy release date, with tickets already on sale, select screenings announced, and heavy promotional coverage including Empire and Villeneuve interviews confirming the schedule. The absence of reported reshoots, VFX delays, or studio conflicts underpins the 97.7 percent market-implied probability against postponement. Realistic upset scenarios remain limited to last-minute test-screening issues requiring extensive work or an unexpected competitive date shift, though both appear unlikely given the project’s current momentum and format advantages.