Part Two and completing his grandiose adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel, director Denis Villeneuve figured he’d want to take a break from the franchise before moving forward on Dune: Messiah.

Messiah , the third and final chapter in his adaptation of Frank Herbert ’s sci-fi epic. But the director has made it clear: this will be his last journey into the dunes of Arrakis. While speaking with The Wrap ,

Much like Christopher Nolan, Villeneuve brought his artistic sensibilities to the blockbuster. First with Arrival. Then Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and Dune: Part Two. Nolan won Best Director at the 76th DGA Awards because Oppenheimer was a perfect combination of the two approaches. Mass-appeal, big-budget, nuanced, creative.

Part Two score got tossed out of the Oscars race, the outrage was as loud as one of his signature drumlines. And now, Denis Villeneuve is stepping in to crank up the volume.

Dune 2 was expected to put Denis Villeneuve in contention for a Best Director Oscar win, but the latest developments in awards season end those hopes.

Denis Villeneuve's pair of Dune movies (which are streaming with a Max subscription) are already being considered some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The pair of films is wildly popular, and fans are eager for a third movie following Dune Part Two's ending.

Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that he's keen to helm another 'Dune' movie.