Legendary Publishing has revealed that The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three, exploring the conclusion of visionary director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy, will be published on December 22, 2026, following the movie’s premiere weekend.
Note: The two previous volumes (The Art and Soul of Dune and The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two) were published by Insight Editions, but this third volume is published by Legendary Publishing, part of Legendary Entertainment.
Written by Stefanie Broos with Tanya Lapointe—who worked as a producer on all three current Dune movies—The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three showcases the epic journey involved in bringing Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptation of Dune to life. In this book, Broos and Lapointe share their experiences of working with the director and witnessing the creative process behind this Dune movie trilogy firsthand. Offering exclusive access to the cast and crew, this is a must-have for cinephiles and fans of Frank Herbert’s Dune alike.
As the official companion to the trilogy’s epic conclusion, the book takes readers deeper into the filmmaking process with rare behind-the-scenes photography and early to final concept art, all in a collectible hardcover presentation housed in a deluxe slipcase. Featuring striking imagery the cast and crew, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three offers an immersive visual archive that captures the scale, craft, and creative ambition behind the saga’s final chapter. Dune: Part Three stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach De Bankolé, with Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Javier Bardem. It opens in theaters worldwide, including IMAX, on December 18, 2026.
About Stefanie Broos
Stefanie Broos has worked in the film industry for over a decade. For the past five years, she has worked with director Denis Villeneuve and producer Tanya Lapointe on Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024) and Villeneuve’s last installment in the Dune trilogy. In 2024, she co-authored The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two.
About Tanya Lapointe
Tanya Lapointe is an Academy Award®-nominated producer, credited as 2nd unit director and producer on Dune: Part Two (2024) and Dune: Part Three (2026), as well as executive producer on Dune: Part One (2021). She has penned books such as The Art and Soul of Dune, The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049, and The Art and Science of Arrival. Most recently, Lapointe was announced as executive producer on Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios.
About Legendary Publishing and Legendary Comics
Legendary Publishing and Legendary Comics are part of Legendary Entertainment, a leading independent media studio that transforms beloved IP into expansive cinematic universes extending beyond the screen into games, series, consumer products, and live experiences.
Legendary Publishing focuses on making premium “coffee table” books featuring behind-the-scenes stories, art and photography from Legendary IP, including the upcoming The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three, featuring a candid look at the ambitious international production.
Legendary Comics is driven by a passion for mythic entertainment and collaboration with industry trailblazers. Known for titles such as the bestselling collaboration with DC Comics, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, as well as Monsterverse stories including Godzilla Dominion and has published the graphic novel adaptations of Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. Upcoming titles in the 2026 slate include Pacific Rim: Final Breach, Trick ’r Treat: Witching Hours, Monarch: The Lost Adventures, and Dune Deluxe Boxed Set: The Official Graphic Novel Movie Adaptations.