A major confrontation is planned for next year, which is already being compared to «Barbieheimer.»
The simultaneous release of the films «Dune: Part Three» and «Avengers: Judgment Day», which will take place on December 18, 2026, has long been no news. It was previously assumed that Warner Bros. would concede and postpone the premiere of the «Dune» sequel, but insiders Matt Belloni and Jeff Snyder reported that the studio has no intention of conceding, since «it was the first to announce the premiere date and is not going to change it.»
Simu Liu, known for his role as Shang-Chi, reacted to this information. On Twitter/X, the actor urged people to prepare for «Dune'sday», hinting at the clash of two highly anticipated films next year.
Meanwhile, analysts disagree. Some believe that Warner Bros. hopes to repeat the success of «Barbieheimer», when «Barbie» and «Oppenheimer» reinforced interest in each other by being released on the same day.
However, as Mark Cassidy from ComicBookMovie notes, «it's hard to imagine any film coming out victorious from a fight with “Judgment Day”.» Some believe that Warner Bros. will eventually change its decision to avoid financial disaster.
