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Zendaya to campaign for lead actress in Dune: Part Three
Zendaya is reportedly preparing to campaign for Best Actress in Denis Villeneuve’s final Dune film, after campaigning in Supporting Actress for the first two installments.
24 Oct 2026 0 reads Compiled with AI
Variety reports that Zendaya will campaign for Best Actress for Dune: Part Three, moving her from the Supporting Actress category used in the first two installments.
Denis Villeneuve’s final chapter of the Dune saga, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel Dune Messiah, will open in theaters and IMAX on December 18, 2026, and features a large ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor‑Joy, and newcomer Robert Pattinson.
The shift is reportedly linked to an expanded role for Chani, who is not the central figure in Herbert’s novel. Zendaya has two Emmys for Euphoria and a Golden Globe but no Oscar nomination yet.
Dune: Part Two, the predecessor, grossed $715 million worldwide on a reported $190 million budget. Press screenings for Dune: Part Three are reportedly set for late November.