Both Dune: Part Three and Spider-Man 5 are highly anticipated films in their respective genres, with Dune concluding a storyline and Spider-Man expanding its universe. Both have strong directors and casts, but lack concrete financial and critical data at this stage.
| Attribute | Dune: Part Three | Spider-Man 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Dune: Part Three | Spider-Man 5 |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Leading Actors | Timoth 00e9e Chalamet (Paul Atreides), Zendaya (Chani), Florence Pugh (Princess Irulan), Anya Taylor-Joy (Alia Atreides), Jason Momoa (Hayt/Duncan Idaho), Robert Pattinson (rumored as Scytale), Nakoa-Wolf Momoa (Leto II), Ida Brooke (Ghanima) | Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink |
| Release Date | December 18, 2026 (some sources state this is still conjecture) | July 31, 2026 |
| Studio/Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures | Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios |
| Genre | Science Fiction | Superhero. Action and Adventure. |
| Runtime | Not available | Not available |
| Budget | $200 million (based on Hungarian tax credits) | Not specified in the search results. |
| Box Office Revenue | Not available | Not specified in the search results. |
| Critical Reception | Not available | Not specified in the search results. |
| Audience Score | Not available | Not specified in the search results. |
| Visual Effects Quality | Not available | Not specified in the search results. |
| Sequel Potential | Villeneuve intends this to be his final movie in the franchise, but may incorporate elements from later novels to allow future filmmakers to continue the franchise. | Sequel is in development. |
| Pros | Denis Villeneuve directing, Adaptation of Dune Messiah, Exploration of Paul's leadership as Emperor, Conclusion to Paul Atreides' storyline | Destin Daniel Cretton (director of Shang-Chi) is directing., Expected to explore the multiverse., Expected to introduce new villains., Expected to delve into Peter Parker's personal struggles., May involve crossovers with other MCU characters. |
| Cons | May require significant deviations from the source material, Bleak tone due to the revelation of Paul's messiah status |