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News1826-12-2025, 14:52

Dunesday Hype Builds: Avengers Doomsday & Dune Part Three Clash in 2026

  • Movie buffs anticipate "Dunesday," a simultaneous release of *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Dune: Part Three* on December 18, 2026.
  • *Avengers: Doomsday* marks Robert Downey Jr.'s return to MCU, while *Dune: Part Three* continues the hit franchise with Timothée Chalamet.
  • The clash is compared to "Barbenheimer," where *Barbie* and *Oppenheimer* both achieved massive box office success despite releasing on the same day.
  • Fans on social media are excited, coining "Dunesday" and creating memes, with some planning to watch both films back-to-back.
  • However, some express skepticism, questioning if "Dunesday" can replicate "Barbenheimer's" unique fan support and broad appeal.

Why It Matters: "Dunesday" aims to replicate "Barbenheimer's" success with two major films clashing in 2026.

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