Dune Part 3 teaset trailer stills Image via Warner Bros. Pictures By Michael Block Published Jul 24, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage manager, written several produced plays, critiqued hundreds of theatrical performances, drag and cabaret shows, and has produced events randing from drag competitoons to variety concerts! On Block Talk, he interviews nightlife personalities, covers the wide world of entertainment through features, ranking episodes, and recaps ALL of Drag Race, as well as Dragula and Survivor. He has interviewed hundreds of RuGirls that span the globe at DragCon NYC, DragCon LA, and DragCon UK. In his free time, he makes one-of-a-kind jewelry and gift baskets with his mom. He is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Sign in to your Collider account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap When a movie takes off, it can lead to a long and prosperous life. One film can lead to another, ultimately opening the door to a fully fledged franchise. Then, that franchise goes beyond just the films; it can open the door to other media as it further impacts pop culture. But the sad truth is that all good things must come to an end.
Many epic franchises have had the chance to extend beyond their means, hurting their legacies in the process. Others have ended at just the right moment. The film franchises on this list are a mix of both. Some are ending as their source material has concluded. Some are due to the completion of a trilogy. And then there are some who simply just have no more tales to tell. Let’s celebrate these film franchises one last time before we say goodbye.
Dune Part 3 teaset trailer stills Image via Warner bros. There might not be a bigger sci-fi movie franchise that debuted this century than Dune . Lifting Frank Herbert ’s 1965 novel to life, director Denis Villeneuve has taken what has been deemed unadaptable and done the unthinkable. The sweeping sci-fi epic set in a distant future tells the story of a galactic struggle for control of Arrakis, an inhospitable desert planet and the universe’s only source of "spice." This rare resource is essential for interstellar travel and unlocking superhuman potential, making it the most valuable commodity in existence. The central narrative follows Paul Atreides ( Timothee Chalamet ), the young heir of the noble House Atreides. When his family is granted stewardship of Arrakis, they are quickly caught in a deadly, politically motivated trap set by their bitter rivals, House Harkonnen, backed by the Padishah Emperor ( Christopher Walken ). Blending intense space opera action with deep political intrigue, religious prophecy, environmentalism, and the dangers of charismatic leaders , the Villeneuve trilogy arrived at just the right time.
The first two films, Dune and Dune: Part Two , took the world by storm, proving that audiences were eager to see the blockbusters fit for the big screen. Across the three films, the ensemble has been part of the big draw. With a cast that includes Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Any…