Dune, the much-anticipated new cinematic adaptation of the epic science fiction novel, arrives simultaneously to theaters and 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 Max, as well as extra features to get you ready for the film.
- Where to Watch Dune: 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 Max starting at 6:00 pm ET on Thursday, October 21. It will be available on 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 Max
Dune will air exclusively on 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. Max is supported on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromecast, Playstation, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more. You can check out our review of Max for more details on this streaming service.
Max doesn’t only air HBO, but content from WarnerMedia and other sources. Content on Max includes:
Where to Watch Dune on Streaming Platforms:
The Max app supports the following platforms, giving you plenty of ways to stream Dune:
Watch Dune with Max for Free
With AT&T owning 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 Max free of charge.
Max is included at no additional charge in the following DIRECTV STREAM, Internet, and Wireless plans (check the availability online):
Check with AT&T for more possible products and services that come with 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, 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. Max also has the original 1984 David Lynch version, which stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides.
