How to Watch Dune

Dune, the much-anticipated new cinematic adaptation of the epic science fiction novel, arrives simultaneously to theaters and HBO Max on Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 PM ET. Chronicling the House Atreides family as they are thrust into a massive war between the native Fremen of the desert planet Akkakris and invading forces, this sprawling epic film plans to be the first of a two-parter. Read on for how to watch Dune on HBO Max, as well as extra features to get you ready for the film.

• Where to Watch Dune: HBO Max
• When to Watch: Dune Officially debuts Friday, October 22, but is being released a day early to HBO and some theaters. You can stream Dune on HBO Max starting at 6:00 pm ET on Thursday, October 21. It will be available on HBO Max for 30 days. It then won’t be available until the official streaming release a few months later.

How To Watch Dune

Watch Dune on HBO Max

Dune will air exclusively on HBO Max simultaneously with its theatrical release. A subscription to HBO-Max costs $15.99 per month for their ad-free plan and $9.99 per month for their ad-supported service (meaning a few commercials with every episode). You can sign up here. HBO Max is supported on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromecast, Playstation, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more. You can check out our review of HBO Max for more details on this streaming service.

HBO Max doesn’t only air HBO, but content from WarnerMedia and other sources. Content on HBO Max includes:

• A selection of acquired series and movies (Doom Patrol and South Park are notable examples)
• All of HBO
• An exclusive collection of new HBO Max Originals
• Select favorites from the WarnerMedia brands Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, DC, CNN, the Turner library, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes, and more
• A selection of acquired series and movies (South Park being a notable example)

Where to Watch Dune on Streaming Platforms:

The HBO Max app supports the following platforms, giving you plenty of ways to stream Dune:

• Android phones and tablets
• Android TV
• Apple TV (4th generation and later)
• Computers (PC and Mac browsers)
• Apple iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
• Amazon Fire TV (As of Nov 17)
• PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
• Samsung TVs (2016 and later)
• HBO Max is now supported on Roku
• HBO Max is now supported on LG Smart TV.

Watch Dune with HBO Max for Free

With AT&T owning HBO Max, there are plenty of ways to watch Dune for free for a time. However, like many things at AT&T, figuring out what you are entitled to can be a bit complicated. Here is a breakdown of who can watch HBO Max free of charge.

HBO Max is included at no additional charge in the following DIRECTV STREAM, Internet, and Wireless plans (check the availability online):

• AT&T Internet 1000 plan
• These TV Plans:
  • DIRECTV STREAM Now Max packages
  • U-Verse U400, U450, and U450 Latino
  • DirecTV Premier
  • Lo Maximo
  • DIRECTV STREAM Premiere package
• AT&T Unlimited Elite wireless plan

Check with AT&T for more possible products and services that come with HBO Max, as the list is regularly changing.

About Dune

Based on the 1965 epic novel by Frank Herbert, Dune (or Dune: Part One) is to be the first of a two-part adaptation. David Lynch also did a mega film version in 1984 that was a critical failure but has become one of the most beloved cult science fiction films. The new version is directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) with a screenplay by Jon Spaihts, Villeneuve, and Eric Roth. The story takes audiences into the far future of humanity, where the Atreides family are thrust into a war over the desert planet Arrakis. Epic battles, emotional crises, and giant sandworms are just the beginning. The film’s large ensemble cast is a bevy of big names, including Timothée Chalamet as the hero Paul Atreides, as well as Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.

Bonus Dune Content and 1984 Film Version

In addition to the new film, HBO Max has extended content and behind-the-scenes featurettes. These include mini specials on the various families in the sprawling epic, in case you haven’t read the book or seen the previous incarnation. HBO Max also has the original 1984 David Lynch version, which stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides.

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