Jason Momoa CONFIRMS comeback for 'Dune 3' despite character's death in first film: 'I might get in trouble…'

Good news for Jason Momoa fans – he’s returning for Dune: Messiah! Even though his character, Duncan Idaho, died in the first Dune movie (2021), Momoa has confirmed he’ll be back for the next film in the series. During an appearance on TODAY, he shared the exciting news with Craig Melvin, saying, “I’m making a comeback,” and joked, “You heard it first, right here with you, baby.” Fans are in for a treat!Here’s where things get exciting! Duncan Idaho, who gave his life to protect Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother in the first Dune film, may seem to be gone for good. But if you’re familiar with Frank Herbert’s Dune book series, you know Duncan doesn’t stay dead. In the novels, he’s brought back as a clone, and it looks like Dune: Messiah might follow that storyline. So, fans can expect a surprising return!When asked about Duncan's return, Momoa hinted that his character might come back in a way similar to the books, joking about how it’s not his fault if viewers aren’t familiar with the source material. He teased that fans can expect his return in the next film, sparking excitement for what’s to come.Denis Villeneuve has already teased some details about the third installment. In October 2024, he revealed he was deep into writing the script for Dune: Messiah or whatever the third movie will be called. He hinted that Paul's journey will involve starting a war to save his friends. Fans familiar with the books know that Dune: Messiah explores political intrigue, imperial drama, and cultural conflicts following Paul's victory.Although the official cast for Dune: Messiah hasn't been announced yet, it's safe to expect some familiar faces to return. Timothee Chalamet is likely to reprise his role as Paul, Zendaya as Chani, and Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, along with other stars like Javier Bardem, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlotte Rampling. With the surprise return of Duncan Idaho, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this epic saga, which is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.