​In Dune: Part Two (2024), Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as Lady Jessica, delivering a performance that has garnered critical acclaim. Her portrayal of the complex Bene Gesserit mother of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) earned her the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film .​

Lady Jessica’s character arc deepens in this installment, showcasing her transformation into a Reverend Mother among the Fremen. Ferguson emphasized the necessity of portraying Jessica’s strength and agency, aligning with director Denis Villeneuve’s vision to empower female characters beyond their traditional roles .​

Looking ahead, while Lady Jessica does not appear in Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah, the novel on which the upcoming Dune: Part Three is based, Ferguson has indicated that her involvement in the next film remains uncertain. She stated that decisions regarding her character’s return are beyond her control .​

Beyond the Dune franchise, Ferguson is set to co-star with Chris Pratt in Amazon’s upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, directed by Timur Bekmambetov .​