Zendaya is “Dune’s” leading lady. Multiple sources tell Variety that Zendaya will campaign for Oscar consideration in the lead actress category for her role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three,” the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. The move marks a shift from the first two films, wher...
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/zendaya-oscars-dune-3-best-actress-1236918133/)