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Florence Pugh has confirmed that she will return as Princess Irulan in Dune: Messiah, the highly anticipated third installment of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune saga. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Pugh revealed she will start filming her scenes this summer, though she remained tight-lipped about specific plot details. “I hope we see more of her. I want more cool outfits!” she added.
Filming for Dune: Messiah will again take place at Origo Studios in Budapest, continuing the strong connection between the Dune franchise and Hungary, which also hosted production for the first two films.
Princess Irulan, introduced briefly in Dune: Part Two, becomes a central figure in Frank Herbert’s Messiah novel as Paul Atreides’ Imperial Consort. Villeneuve previously hinted at expanding Pugh’s role significantly for the new film, describing Irulan as one of the main characters in the story.
Alongside Pugh, familiar characters like Zendaya’s Chani and Anya Taylor-Joy’s Alia are expected to have expanded roles. Additionally, Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks to join the cast, while Jason Momoa is also set to return.
The Dune films have been a major success for Villeneuve and Warner Bros., earning over $1.1 billion globally and winning eight Academy Awards across the first two installments. Dune: Messiah is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Though Villeneuve has confirmed this will be his final Dune film, Warner Bros. reportedly plans to continue the franchise, possibly with Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) stepping in as director for future installments.
