Dune books in order A series by Frank Herbert

1. 1.
   

   Dune (1965)

   607 pages★ 4.3 (444 ratings)Adapted for film

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2. 2.

   Dune Messiah (1969)

   Adapted for TV

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3. 3.
   

   Children of Dune (Apr 1976)

   504 pages★ 4.0 (51 ratings)Adapted for TV

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4. 4.
   

   God Emperor of Dune (May 1981)

   475 pages★ 3.9 (78 ratings)

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5. 5.
   

   Heretics of Dune (Mar 1984)

   512 pages★ 3.9 (55 ratings)

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6. 6.
   

   Chapterhouse: Dune (Mar 1985)

   495 pages★ 3.9 (20 ratings)

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• Dune (1984)Film · from Dune
• Dune (2021)Film · from Dune
• Dune: Part Two (2024)Film · from Dune
• Frank Herbert's DuneTV · from Dune
• Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)TV · from Dune Messiah
• Dune: Part Three (2026)Film · from Dune Messiah
• Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)TV · from Children of Dune

Dune FAQ

How many Dune books are there?

There are 6 Dune books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Dune books in?

In publication order, starting with Dune (1965): 1 Dune (1965) · 2 Dune Messiah (1969) · 3 Children of Dune (1976) · 4 God Emperor of Dune (1981) · 5 Heretics of Dune (1984) · 6 Chapterhouse: Dune (1985).

What is the first Dune book?

Dune (1965).

What is the latest Dune book?

Chapterhouse: Dune (Mar 1985).

Is the Dune series finished?

There have been no new Dune books since 1985; Frank Herbert died in 1986.

Did Frank Herbert write other series?

Yes: WorShip.

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  WorShip

  4 books

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.