Dune 3 will be called Dune: Messiah, Denis Villeneuve is currently penning the script!

Dune: Part Two is currently playing in theaters and is taking the world by storm! The Dune sequel has already garnered over $80 million domestically at the box office and continues to gain momentum. While Warner Brothers have not officially given Dune 3 the green light yet, Director Denis Villeneuve is wasting no time getting to work on the next chapter. Called Dune: Messiah, Villeneuve is currently penning the third film's script. Speaking to website Den of Geek, Villeneuve had this to say:

I think you cannot avoid Paul’s terrible purpose, that’s the structure of this whole enterprise. Saying this, I do not like to comment on Dune Messiah because I’m writing it, and when I’m writing, I love to shut up because it’s a very delicate time where things are fragile, ideas evolve. I like to talk about movies when they are alive, finished, and strong enough to walk by themselves. Dune Messiah is barely an embryo. - Denis Villeneuve via Den of Geek

With the mounting success Dune: Part Two continues to see at the box office, it's very likely that Warner Brothers will give Dune 3 / Messiah the green light soon. While Denis Villeneuve is currently working on a number of new film projects, it's possible his third Dune film could be given top priority to take advantage of the franchise's current popularity.

As we learn more we'll keep you posted!