Hollywood’s upcoming science fiction blockbuster Dune: Part Three has set a new advance ticket sales record at London’s BFI IMAX. The film surpassed Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey months before its theatrical release.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the highly anticipated sequel sold 33,000 tickets within just 24 hours. The bookings generated an impressive £880,000 in revenue.
Dune: Part Three Beats Major Hollywood Blockbusters
The latest figures place Dune: Part Three ahead of several major Hollywood releases at the London venue.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey previously recorded £750,000 in advance sales.
Meanwhile, Dune: Part Two generated £366,000, while Nolan’s Oppenheimer earned £254,000.
Avatar: Fire and Ash recorded £116,000 in advance bookings.
The figures highlight strong audience demand for the upcoming science fiction sequel.
IMAX Screenings Sell Out Before Release
Fans have shown remarkable interest in the film since tickets became available.
Three opening weekend screenings sold out within an hour last April. Two additional preview screenings also sold out earlier this month.
The film will screen at BFI IMAX using a 70mm IMAX print, offering audiences a large-format cinematic experience.
Star-Studded Cast Returns for Final Chapter
Timothée Chalamet will reprise his role as Paul Atreides.
Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Robert Pattinson are also among the film’s leading stars.
The movie continues the popular science fiction franchise based on Frank Herbert’s novels.
Dune: Part Three is scheduled to reach cinemas on December 18, 2026.
Its record-breaking advance bookings suggest strong audience anticipation ahead of the worldwide release.
