Timothée Chalamet’s Dune Part Three Sets New BFI IMAX Presale Record
Dune: Part Three, starring Timothée Chalamet, has broken the BFI IMAX’s 24-hour presale record with 33,000 tickets and £880,000 in sales, surpassing The Odyssey’s previous mark.
Dumtika Editorial
October 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key Highlights
- Dune: Part Three sold 33,000 tickets in 24 hours at BFI IMAX
- The film grossed £880,000 in first-day presales, a new venue record
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey previously held the record with £750,000
- Star cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and more
Timothée Chalamet’s latest film, Dune: Part Three, has made headlines by breaking the 24-hour advance ticket sales record at the BFI IMAX in London. The Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi epic sold an impressive 33,000 tickets within the first day of presales, generating about £880,000 in revenue. This achievement surpasses the previous record set by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which had reached £750,000 in its first 24 hours at the same venue.
Dune: Part Three marks the final installment in Villeneuve’s adaptation of the classic saga, following Paul Atreides (played by Chalamet) as he confronts the aftermath of his rule. The film features a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh, all of whom play pivotal roles as alliances shift and new dangers emerge.
The BFI IMAX, known as the UK’s largest cinema screen, has become a benchmark for blockbuster presale performance. The rapid ticket sales for Dune: Part Three reflect strong anticipation among fans, as the film’s narrative promises high stakes and dramatic turns. According to reports, the combination of Villeneuve’s direction and the ensemble cast has driven significant interest, leading to this record-breaking start.
While The Odyssey had previously set a high bar for advance bookings, Dune: Part Three’s performance signals a new milestone for event cinema in the UK. The surge in presales highlights the enduring appeal of the Dune franchise and the drawing power of its leading stars.
