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Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet are both supporting what they refer to as ‘Dunesday’. As enthusiasts prepare for the major showdown between 2026’s two blockbuster films:Dune: Part 3 and Avengers: Doomsday on December 16, its main actors appear to be embracing the challenge in a good-natured way. In fact, they have jumped on the bandwagon and are now speaking outDune: Part 3 vs Avengers: Doomsday, this year’s ‘Barbenheimer’. RDJ made a comment about the competition between the two films while sharing the stage with Timothée in Los Angeles during the special screening of his A24 movie.Marty Supreme on January 14.
RDJ responds to Avengers: Doomsday versus Dune: Part 3
During a question and answer session, the two actors were questioned about the highly anticipatedDune: Part 3 vs Avengers: DoomsdayRobert Downey Jr. acknowledged the rivalry in front of the audience. He stated, “We both have movies coming out on December 18, and we came up with a name for it. We’re considering ‘Dunesday’.” He continued, “We’ll find out if we’re still friends by then,” causing the crowd to laugh loudly.
‘Barbenheimer’ and aftermath
Hollywood has thus far witnessedBarbie and Oppenheimer colliding in 2023 and collectively earning nearly $2.5 billion globally, leading to the emergence of the ‘Barbenheimer’ trend. This was followed byWicked and Gladiator II, collectively known as ‘Glicked’ in 2024.
When Marvel revealed the launch date ofAvengers: Doomsday on the same day asDune: Part 3, with both parties unwilling to adjust the timetable, supporters anticipated another major box office weekend for Hollywood in 2026.
Avengers: Endgame to revive Marvel’s powerful superheroes
Avengers: Doomsday has already begun exploring curiosity with the timely launch of its teasers, which have so far verified the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America and Chris Hemsworth as Thor, along with Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom and other franchises such as Black Panther, The Fantastic Four, and the revival of X-Men.
About Dune: Part 3
Meanwhile, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 3 is the concluding part of the monumental science fiction trilogy. It will featureTimothée ChalametComing back as Paul Atreides, alongside Zendaya as Chani, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck and other characters.
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