Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune Messiah' aims to becomes second Hollywood film to be shot entirely in IMAX

'Dune 3' will reportedly be shot entirely in IMAX following Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in historic first.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Messiah is confirmed to be shot entirely in IMAX, making it the second feature-length Hollywood film to use full-screen IMAX 70mm-capable cameras, following Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond revealed the news in a CNBC segment, with an IMAX spokesperson later confirming Villeneuve’s involvement but stopping short of verifying if every scene would be captured in that format.

Villeneuve previously used IMAX cameras to striking effect in Dune: Part Two, notably in scenes like Paul’s first ride on a sandworm. Expanding the visual canvas to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio gave the film a scale that resonated with audiences worldwide, and Dune Messiah appears set to amplify that experience.

While no official word has come from Warner Bros. about the third Dune film, speculation has intensified in recent weeks.

Several key cast members, including Anya Taylor-Joy and Rebecca Ferguson, were seen together at a UK F1 race, fuelling theories that filming is about to begin. Reports suggest Villeneuve may have to wait until Nolan wraps The Odyssey, as the IMAX cameras needed are limited in number and currently in use.

Despite the lack of a formal release date or studio announcement, the news of Villeneuve’s plan to shoot in IMAX reinforces industry expectations that Dune Messiah is imminent and ambitious. With high demand for IMAX screenings and the growing appetite for epic science fiction, the format choice positions Dune Messiah as a landmark visual event.