Dune: Part Three IMAX Tickets Sell Out Months Early

Fans rush to snag limited edition collectible filmstrips for the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:00pm by Ben Kaplan

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An abstract close-up photograph of a gleaming, metallic surface with dramatic shadows and highlights, capturing the high-tech, sci-fi aesthetic of the Dune franchise.The highly anticipated Dune: Part Three has already generated intense fan excitement, with IMAX tickets selling out months ahead of the film's release.San Francisco Today

The first tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings of the upcoming film Dune: Part Three have sold out within hours of going on sale, eight months ahead of the movie's December 18 release date. The exclusive tickets, which include a limited edition collectable filmstrip, were made available for opening weekend showings in select cities around the world.

Why it matters

The rapid sellout of Dune: Part Three IMAX tickets demonstrates the intense fan excitement and anticipation for the next installment of the acclaimed science fiction franchise. It also highlights the continued popularity of the series and the draw of the immersive IMAX format, even with the film still months away from release.

The details

The Dune: Part Three IMAX tickets went on sale for screenings taking place from December 17-20. There is currently only one 7 p.m. showing available per participating theater, located in cities like Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, London, Vancouver, Dallas and Miami. Fans who secured the first-released tickets will receive a limited edition collectable filmstrip, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • The Dune: Part Three IMAX tickets went on sale on April 7, 2026.
  • The film is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on December 18, 2026.

The players

Timothée Chalamet

The actor who stars as the lead character Paul Atreides in the Dune film series.

Dune

The acclaimed science fiction franchise based on the novels by Frank Herbert, which has seen two recent film adaptations directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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What’s next

The official Dune social accounts have teased that additional IMAX 70mm screenings for Dune: Part Three will be made available soon, and fans are encouraged to sign up for ticket alerts to be notified.

The takeaway

The rapid sellout of Dune: Part Three IMAX tickets underscores the passionate fanbase and cultural phenomenon surrounding the Dune franchise. It demonstrates the continued drawing power of the series and the appeal of the immersive IMAX format, even with the film still many months away from release.