Sun Apr 06 07:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Momoa Confirms Return to “Dune” Franchise in Upcoming Third Installment
**Los Angeles, CA** – Jason Momoa has confirmed his return to the “Dune” universe, revealing on NBC’s “TODAY” show that he will reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in the highly anticipated third installment of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic.
Momoa, who appeared as the swordmaster and mentor to Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in the first “Dune” film, seemingly met his demise in the 2021 release. However, referencing the source material’s use of clones, Momoa hinted at a similar resurrection for his character. He cryptically stated, “It’s the same thing like ‘Game of Thrones,’ you know what I mean? If you didn’t read the books, it’s not my fault, right? Yeah, there’s going to be … I’m going to be coming back.”
Warner Bros. has yet to officially comment on the announcement. The news follows Legendary Pictures’ April 2024 confirmation that “Dune 3” is in development, building on the massive success of “Dune: Part Two,” which raked in $711 million worldwide.
While Villeneuve previously described the first two films as a diptych, adapting the first book, he has indicated that a third film, potentially based on “Dune: Messiah,” is being considered. He clarified that it wouldn’t be a traditional trilogy conclusion but a separate entity with its own identity. Momoa’s return adds significant anticipation to the project, with fans eager to learn how Duncan Idaho’s story will continue.
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