In a recent appearance on the “TODAY” show, actor Jason Momoa confirmed that his character, Duncan Idaho, will be making a return in the upcoming third installment of Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed “Dune” franchise. The franchise stars well-known actors Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.

Confirmation and Context

During the broadcast on Monday morning, Momoa excitedly stated, “I’m making a comeback. You heard it first, right here with you, baby.” While Warner Bros. has not yet responded to requests for more information, fans of the series eagerly await further details.

Duncan Idaho’s Story Arc

In the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel, “Dune,” released in 2021, Duncan Idaho serves as a mentor to Paul Atreides, portrayed by Chalamet. In a pivotal moment, he sacrifices himself to ensure the escape of Paul and his mother, Lady Jessica. This sacrifice casts a shadow over the narrative, making Duncan’s return a topic of intrigue.

Insights into the Character’s Return

In Herbert’s six-part literary series, Duncan ultimately reappears as a clone, prompting the host, Craig Melvin, to inquire if the film would mirror this plot element. Momoa responded thoughtfully, “Well, I’m not sure if I’m going to get in trouble or not, but it’s the same thing like ‘Game of Thrones’, you know what I mean? If you didn’t read the books, it’s not my fault, right? Yeah, there’s going to be … I’m going to be coming back.”

Progress on Dune 3

Development for “Dune 3” was officially confirmed by Legendary in April 2024, following the overwhelming success of “Dune: Part 2,” which grossed an impressive $711 million worldwide earlier that same year.

Denis Villeneuve’s Vision for the Franchise

Director Denis Villeneuve has previously stated that the third film, which will be inspired by Herbert’s “Dune: Messiah,” is not intended to wrap up a trilogy. He shared, “First, it’s important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych. It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That’s done and that’s finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it’s not like a trilogy. It’s strange to say that, but if I go back there, it’s to do something that feels different and has its own identity.”