‘Dunesday’: Robert Downey Jr and Timothée Chalamet Confirm Avengers Doomsday and Dune Part 3’s Clash Name

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Following the success of “Barbenheimer,” a similar box office pairing is expected this Christmas with Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet leading the way. The two actors demonstrated their spirit of friendly competition at a screening of Chalamet’s film, “Marty Supreme,” in Los Angeles. They publicly agreed that the upcoming theatrical release of “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Dune: Part Two” should be playfully called ‘Dunesday.’

Dunesday comes into play as RDJ and Chalamet announce a joint term

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the buzz around the recent film release dates, and let me tell you, things got interesting! I heard the two lead actors actually sat down for a public conversation in LA yesterday to address the overlap. While they seemed relaxed, it was pretty clear this is a concern for everyone involved – especially the big movie theaters who are now potentially caught in the middle of it all.

Robert Downey Jr. playfully acknowledged the coincidence of his film and Timothée Chalamet’s “Wonka” both opening on December 18th. He joked about it, coining the term “Dunesday” and adding with a laugh, “We’ll see if we’re still friends by then,” gesturing towards Chalamet, who smiled in response.

Everyone is watching to see if the new film releases will repeat the success of last year’s ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’. When those two movies came out on the same day in July 2023, it created excitement and competition among viewers, ultimately leading to even bigger box office numbers than predicted.

These two movies together made an incredible $2.5 billion around the world. People are predicting similar success for the upcoming showdown between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part 3, which is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, perfect timing for the Christmas season.

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2026-01-15 16:07