When is the ‘Dune’ HBO Max Release Date?

We’re nearly a month away from what could be Timothée Chalamet‘s biggest weekend ever. That’s right, both Dune and The French Dispatch are set to hit theaters on the same weekend in October, and we’re ready for both star-studded movies to take the world by storm. But as per HBO Max‘s new Warner Bros. release schedule, is Dune only heading to theaters? Or will we get to watch that one from the comfort of our own homes? We’ve got all the deets surrounding the release of Denis Villeneuve‘s space epic.

Based on Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi series, Dune follows a young Paul Atreides (Chalamet) as he fights for the safety of his family on the most dangerous planet in the universe. The cast for Dune is stacked: Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and other power players will star in this new adaptation.

Want to get in on the battle for Arrakis? Here’s when Dune will release on HBO Max and in theaters.

What is the Dune release date? When will Dune be out?

Dune had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this month on Sept. 3, and later released internationally on Sept. 15. If you see either of those dates when you search “Dune release date,” don’t be confused — those aren’t the U.S. release dates.

Dune will release in theaters Stateside on Oct. 22. But what about the HBO Max release date, is that the same? Keep reading to find out.

What is the Dune HBO Max release date? When will Dune be on HBO Max?

Though it’s currently making rounds in the festival circuit, Dune will release simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on Oct. 22. The film will stream for free to HBO Max subscribers on the non-ad supported tier for 31 days before leaving the platform.

What time will Dune be on HBO Max? How to watch Dune on HBO Max:

New films and shows drop on HBO Max at midnight PT — that means Dune will be available at 3:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 22. That’s a late night, especially considering Dune‘s two-and-a-half hour runtime.

If you’re already ramping up for Dune, we suggest subscribing to HBO Max ASAP. The streamer currently has a flash sale on their subscription cost, bumping the cost down by 50%. Instead of playing $14.99 for the Ad-Tier of the streamer, you only have to pay $7.49 for the next six months if you subscribe by Sept. 26. Go get that deal now over at HBO Max‘s website.

What are the Dune reviews like?

In four words? “Out-of-this-world.” While we already summarized the first reactions out of Venice, Rotten Tomatoes has the film at an 88 percent fresh.

“Dune occasionally struggles with its unwieldy source material,” reads the critics consensus, “but those issues are largely overshadowed by the scope and ambition of this visually thrilling adaptation.” Folks are comparing the film to 2001: A Space Odyssey, saying “Sometimes you just know when you’ve seen an all-time great.” Apparently, Villeneuve’s Dune falls into that category.

Is there a trailer for Dune?

Of course! Scroll up to watch the trailer for Dune. Get a load of that space worm!