‘Dune 3’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Collide in Epic December 2026 Showdown
Two major blockbusters will hit cinemas on the same day in December 2026. Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday are both scheduled for release on the 18th. The clash has already sparked excitement among fans, with stars Robert Downey Jr and Timothée Chalamet even coining a playful nickname for the event.
Timothée Chalamet will return as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Three, continuing the story from Denis Villeneuve’s earlier films. This instalment adapts Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah and features Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Anya Taylor-Joy in key roles. The film follows Chalamet’s acclaimed performances in the first two Dune movies.
Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr will make his Marvel comeback as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. The role marks his first appearance in the franchise since playing Tony Stark/Iron Man. Both actors have embraced the scheduling overlap, jokingly calling it 'Dunesday'—a nod to last year’s viral 'Barbenheimer' trend. No official joint premiere has been announced, but the films’ proximity—some sources list Dune: Part Three for December 17—has fans speculating about potential double-feature screenings.
The December 18 release date sets up a box-office showdown between two of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Moviegoers will have to choose—or find a way to catch both—when Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday arrive in cinemas.
