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Downey Jr. and Chalamet Dub Dec. 18 Release Clash 'Dunesday' as Avengers and Dune Hold Date

The coinage signals hopes for Barbenheimer-style momentum, with attention on premium formats plus Marvel’s theater‑only teasers.

Overview

  • At a Los Angeles Q&A for Marty Supreme, Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet publicly embraced the shared opening by coining the nickname “Dunesday.”
  • Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three remain scheduled for the same worldwide release date on December 18, 2026, with no studio move reported to date.
  • Coverage draws explicit comparisons to 2023’s Barbenheimer, with analysts suggesting a possible double‑feature boost even as audience‑splitting risks persist.
  • Marvel has rolled out theater‑exclusive Doomsday teasers that hint at legacy character returns, reinforcing a cinema‑first marketing strategy.
  • Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three is positioned as the concluding chapter drawn from Dune Messiah, with reporting highlighting a push for IMAX and other premium formats.