Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is available to stream on HBO Max on October 21, 2021, but questions remain over whether it will be available elsewhere online for viewers in the US, UK, and Canada. As part of Warner Bros.’ 2021 simultaneous day-and-date movie premieres for streaming and theaters, Dune is coming to HBO Max on October 21 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. HBO Max’s Dune release time is odd compared to its usual midnight premieres, but WB decided its streaming release should coincide with Thursday evening theatrical showings.
Dune has been one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, and has already drawn in large crowds around the globe following its September 3, 2021 world premiere at Venice International Film Festival. European markets with limited access to HBO Max such as France and Italy have already had the opportunity to see Dune in theaters throughout September, which has contributed to steady growth in box office numbers. While many around the world have seen the film with generally positive reviews, Dune’s wide theatrical release for the US, UK, and Canada is scheduled for Friday, October 22.
Outside of HBO Max streaming, Dune director Denis Villeneuve, particularly, is encouraging audiences to see the sci-fi epic in all its glory at the movie theaters. With a $165 million budget and cinematography-heavy crafting, it’s clear why the creators are more eager for viewers to buy tickets and watch it on the big screen. At the same time, there’s still a global pandemic keeping excited viewers home, so theatergoing isn’t the reality for much of Dune’s audience. Beyond streaming online through HBO Max, here's how US, UK, and Canada audiences can watch Dune from home.
How To Watch Dune Online In The US
In order to watch Dune on HBO Max, subscribers need the no-ads plan. Following its 3 p.m. PT premiere on October 21, Dune will be available on HBO Max for 31 days until November 21, 2021. So far, the only location to stream Dune online is through HBO Max, so it may or may not be worth it to bite the bullet and spend $14.99 on a one-month ad-free subscription to watch Dune multiple times. It typically takes 90 days after a film’s theatrical premiere to release on VOD, so while unconfirmed, it’s estimated that Dune will be available to rent online around January 20, 2022. If WB opts for a 45-day theatrical window like The Conjuring 3 and The Suicide Squad, Dune could be available to rent online as soon as early December 2021.
Can You Watch Dune Online In The UK?
Given that HBO Max is only available in the United States, there is no official way for UK audiences to access the service. Until there is a British launch of the platform, the geographic restrictions in place make it essentially impossible to watch HBO Max’s content in the UK. For Warner Bros.’s past 2021 day-and-date streaming releases in the US like The Suicide Squad, watching in the UK has been exclusive to cinemas. Most UK audiences will have to wait until Dune is available on VOD, which can be expected to release approximately 45 or 90 days after the October 22 theatrical premiere (depending on which one WB chooses).
Can You Watch Dune Online In Canada?
Similar to the UK, HBO Max isn’t available in Canada either. Dune will have a wide theatrical release in Canada, but won’t be available to stream online through Crave (Canada's HBO Max provider) until the end of its standard theatrical run. Furthermore, Dune won’t be available with easy access for online rentals on places like Amazon Video, Apple TV, or Google Play Movies until early December or late January depending on its official theatrical window.
Dune has been one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, and has already drawn in large crowds around the globe following its September 3, 2021 world premiere at Venice International Film Festival. European markets with limited access to HBO Max such as France and Italy have already had the opportunity to see Dune in theaters throughout September, which has contributed to steady growth in box office numbers. While many around the world have seen the film with generally positive reviews, Dune’s wide theatrical release for the US, UK, and Canada is scheduled for Friday, October 22.
Outside of HBO Max streaming, Dune director Denis Villeneuve, particularly, is encouraging audiences to see the sci-fi epic in all its glory at the movie theaters. With a $165 million budget and cinematography-heavy crafting, it’s clear why the creators are more eager for viewers to buy tickets and watch it on the big screen. At the same time, there’s still a global pandemic keeping excited viewers home, so theatergoing isn’t the reality for much of Dune’s audience. Beyond streaming online through HBO Max, here's how US, UK, and Canada audiences can watch Dune from home.
How To Watch Dune Online In The US
In order to watch Dune on HBO Max, subscribers need the no-ads plan. Following its 3 p.m. PT premiere on October 21, Dune will be available on HBO Max for 31 days until November 21, 2021. So far, the only location to stream Dune online is through HBO Max, so it may or may not be worth it to bite the bullet and spend $14.99 on a one-month ad-free subscription to watch Dune multiple times. It typically takes 90 days after a film’s theatrical premiere to release on VOD, so while unconfirmed, it’s estimated that Dune will be available to rent online around January 20, 2022. If WB opts for a 45-day theatrical window like The Conjuring 3 and The Suicide Squad, Dune could be available to rent online as soon as early December 2021.
Can You Watch Dune Online In The UK?
Given that HBO Max is only available in the United States, there is no official way for UK audiences to access the service. Until there is a British launch of the platform, the geographic restrictions in place make it essentially impossible to watch HBO Max’s content in the UK. For Warner Bros.’s past 2021 day-and-date streaming releases in the US like The Suicide Squad, watching in the UK has been exclusive to cinemas. Most UK audiences will have to wait until Dune is available on VOD, which can be expected to release approximately 45 or 90 days after the October 22 theatrical premiere (depending on which one WB chooses).
Can You Watch Dune Online In Canada?
Similar to the UK, HBO Max isn’t available in Canada either. Dune will have a wide theatrical release in Canada, but won’t be available to stream online through Crave (Canada's HBO Max provider) until the end of its standard theatrical run. Furthermore, Dune won’t be available with easy access for online rentals on places like Amazon Video, Apple TV, or Google Play Movies until early December or late January depending on its official theatrical window.