Zendaya is reportedly preparing an Oscar campaign for her role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three.” Multiple outlets say she will seek recognition in the Best Actress category as the Oscars race approaches.

Variety frames the announcement as a category shift compared with how she was positioned for earlier “Dune” films, suggesting her campaign status changes from prior installment strategy. IGN similarly reports that she is setting a Best Actress campaign, tying the effort directly to her portrayal of Chani in the final chapter.

ComingSoon.net adds a different note, saying an Oscar awards update indicates she could compete in a different acting category. Across the coverage, the central point remains that Zendaya’s “Dune: Part Three” performance is central to her Oscar bid, though the exact category emphasis varies by outlet.