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Dune 3 Locks U.S. IMAX Opening, Pressuring Avengers: Doomsday as Reshoots Continue

Early internal reactions remain upbeat despite the Marvel tentpole losing domestic IMAX play on its debut weekend.

Overview

  • An IMAX investor presentation confirmed Dune: Part Three will have U.S. opening‑weekend exclusivity, limiting Avengers: Doomsday to IMAX only in select international markets.
  • Both films are still slated for December 18, 2026, and no release change has been announced despite industry speculation about potential shifts.
  • Variety reports Disney executives are pleased with footage shown so far, and rival studio heads are said to predict Doomsday could be 2026’s top grosser.
  • David Harbour said additional days of shooting are planned in London as the Russo brothers’ movie continues post‑production and pick‑ups.
  • Marvel has begun an early, nostalgia‑focused campaign highlighting cross‑era teases, with Robert Downey Jr. set to play Doctor Doom.