Avengers: Doomsday vs Dune: Part Three in Pakistan: Both Open 18 December, Which to Book First
Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three both open in Pakistan on 18 December 2026. Runtimes, 3D and Urdu versions, ratings and which to book first, compared.
Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three both open in Pakistan on Friday 18 December 2026. Cinepax, Universal Cinemas and CUE Cinemas list the two films for that same date. Book Doomsday first if you want opening weekend: Cinepax offers it in four versions including 3D and Urdu, and it will draw the bigger crowd. Dune suits the largest screen you can find.
The two biggest films of December land on one Friday. We checked each studio's own page and each Pakistani chain's listing on 12 November 2026 to compare the dates, running times, formats and certificates. Some of these numbers come from the cinemas, not the studios, and the chains do not always agree. We point that out where it happens.
Both films open in Pakistan on 18 December 2026
Disney's page gives Avengers: Doomsday "Release Date: December 18, 2026". The Dune: Part Three site says North America gets it on 18 December and "internationally beginning 16 December 2026". Pakistani chains list both for 18 December.
That 16 December line matters. Some countries may get Dune two days early, but no Pakistani chain listed a 16 December show when we checked. All three chains with dates had 18 December for both titles. If a chain moves Dune earlier, it will show on its coming soon page first.
| Detail | Avengers: Doomsday | Dune: Part Three |
|---|---|---|
| Studio date | 18 Dec 2026 (Disney) | 18 Dec North America, from 16 Dec elsewhere (Warner Bros.) |
| Pakistan date | 18 Dec at Cinepax, Universal, CUE | 18 Dec at Cinepax, Universal, CUE |
| Running time listed | 165 min Cinepax, 180 min Universal | 140 min Cinepax and Universal |
| Versions at Cinepax | 2D and 3D, English and Urdu | English and Urdu |
| Certificate in chain systems | U at Cinepax, G at Universal | M at Cinepax |
| Director | Anthony and Joe Russo | Denis Villeneuve |
Avengers: Doomsday gets more versions in Pakistan
Cinepax has set up four records for Doomsday: 2D English, 2D Urdu, 3D English and 3D Urdu. That gives it more shows across more halls. Dune has two records at Cinepax, English and Urdu, with no 3D.
Disney says Doomsday is "Not Yet Rated" in the United States. Even so, Cinepax files it as U and Universal shows a G badge on its page. Those are placeholders in the chains' systems, so the final Pakistani certificate could change. Our Doomsday city by city list shows every branch that lists it.
Dune: Part Three is made for the biggest screen
Warner Bros. says Dune: Part Three plays "only in theaters and IMAX", and its official poster says "Filmed for IMAX". We found no IMAX hall for either film in Pakistan, so pick the largest screen your city has.
In Lahore, Universal Emporium lists halls named Ultra Max and Super Ultra. Cinepax uses Platinum and Gold names for its better halls. Which film goes into which hall will only show when sessions open. Cinepax files Dune as M, meaning parental guidance is strongly advised, so it is less suited to young children than Doomsday may be.
The poster lists Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson and Javier Bardem. The studio says the story is set nearly two decades after the second film.
Which film to book first
Book Doomsday first if you want a seat on 18 to 20 December. It is the follow-up to Avengers: Endgame, which Universal and CUE were re-running on 12 November, so expect strong demand for the first shows. Dune can wait a few days unless you want a specific large hall.
- Check your chain's coming soon page from about 14 December for showtimes.
- Book Doomsday for opening weekend as soon as sessions appear.
- Pick 3D or Urdu at Cinepax if that suits your group.
- Book Dune for a weekday in the week of 21 December, when halls are quieter.
- Choose the largest hall for Dune, such as Universal's Ultra Max where it is offered.
Seeing both on one day? The two listed running times add up to about five and a half hours. Cinepax lists 165 plus 140 minutes, and trailers add more. Leave a meal break between shows. Our online booking guide covers what each chain's site asks for, and the discount guide shows weekday offers that may help with the second ticket.
What could still change before 18 December
Three things are still open. First, running times: no studio has published one, and the chains disagree on Doomsday by 15 minutes. Second, certificates: Pakistan's final ratings are not on any chain page yet. Third, prices: no chain has published a ticket price for either film.
We will check the chain pages again in release week. For other December films, see our December 2026 cinema release list. If you would rather wait for streaming, our guide on watching movies online in Pakistan lists the services.
Common questions
Do Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three release on the same day in Pakistan?
Yes. Cinepax, Universal Cinemas and CUE Cinemas list both for Friday 18 December 2026, as of 12 November 2026.
Is Dune: Part Three releasing on 16 December in Pakistan?
Not that we could find. The studio says international dates begin on 16 December, but every Pakistani chain we checked lists 18 December.
Which is longer, Doomsday or Dune: Part Three?
Doomsday, by the chains' listings: 165 or 180 minutes against 140 for Dune. Neither studio has published an official running time yet.
Is Dune: Part Three in 3D in Pakistan?
Cinepax lists Dune in English and Urdu only, with no 3D record. Doomsday has 3D in both languages.
Is Dune: Part Three suitable for children?
Cinepax files it as M, meaning parental guidance is strongly advised and children under 12 should come with an adult. The final Pakistani certificate may differ.
Will either film show in IMAX in Pakistan?
We found no IMAX listing for either film at any Pakistani chain on 12 November 2026. Dune is filmed for IMAX, so pick the biggest hall available.
Last checked: 12 November 2026, 20:30 to 21:45 PKT, on movies.disney.com, dunemovie.com, web.cinepax.com, universalcinemas.com and cuecinemas.com.
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