Want to watch Dune online? Don't worry, it's easy - depending on where you are in the world, anyway. If you're based in the USA, you can stream Dune now on HBO Max if you don't fancy taking a trip to your local movie theater. As for everyone else, well, it is a bit tricker.
First up, the facts: US fans that want to watch Dune online can do so by signing up to HBO Max's Ad-Free tier at $14.99 per month (the cheaper $9.99 version doesn't include access to Warner Bros. premieres). Although this is the streaming service's premium option and costs more, there's nothing stopping you from knocking your membership down to the basic $10 HD option once you've been able to stream Dune. Just remember, it includes ads and doesn't allow you to see the Matrix 4 in December.
- HBO Max (Ad-Free): $14.99 per month
As for everyone else (including UK and Australian readers), we've got bad news: you can't watch Dune online anywhere. In fact, it's a cinema-only release outside of the USA so will require a physical trip to the theater. You'll almost certainly be able to stream Dune eventually, but not yet. Indeed, we can't see it arriving on services like Sky before 2022.
Let's get into specifics, shall we?
How to watch Dune - USA
How to watch Dune - UK
How to watch Dune - Canada
How to watch Dune - Australia
Is Dune worth watching?
Is Dune worth signing up to HBO Max for, or should you wait until it appears for less on other streaming services? In our opinion, it's definitely worth the sub. As we said throughout our five-star Dune review, it's the adaptation fans have always wanted. Directed by Denis Villeneuve (he of Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 fame), this sci-fi epic mixes political intrigue with a great coming-of-age story set against a sprawling desert backdrop.
Taking place in gorgeous locations that double for the far-flung planet of Arrakis, the story (which revolves around control of the universe's most powerful drug, known as 'spice') is suitably rich. It excels at world-building, too; like we mentioned in our review, this is "science fiction to get utterly lost in." And because it's simply the first part of a longer story, there should be plenty more to come.
Want to begin delving into the books while you wait? Check out our guide to the Dune books reading order.
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