Pre-launch › World-building & partnerships · 08 Jul 2026 · T−163
Abu Dhabi Film Commission releases behind-the-scenes images from Liwa
Alongside the trailer, the commission published photos of Villeneuve and cast on location and said more than 600 UAE-based people worked on the 31-day shoot.
ConfirmedAEMENAAbu Dhabi Film Commission
Why it matters
A location partner used the trailer moment to market itself, adding Gulf coverage at no cost to the studio.
AnalysisThe numbers
- 600+UAE-based people involved in the shoot31-day Liwa shoot · as of 8 Jul 2026ConfirmedSource: Abu Dhabi Film Commission (PR Newswire)Stated by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission.
Details
- Date
- 08 Jul 2026 · T−163
- Phase
- Pre-launch › World-building & partnerships
- Category
- PR & press
- Markets
- United Arab Emirates, Middle East
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Abu Dhabi Film Commission
- Channels
- Press release
Sources 1
- Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures Unveil Dune: Part Three Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes Images Showcasing Abu Dhabi as ArrakisAbu Dhabi Film Commission (PR Newswire) · 08 Jul 2026 · prnewswire.com · PrimaryVerifies: Behind-the-scenes images from Liwa; 600+ UAE-based people on a 31-day shoot; partnership across all three films
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