Dune is one of the most anticipated movies of 2021. After its release was delayed by the pandemic, Dune is set to arrive on October 22, 2021. Here’s what you need to know about its release and how you can watch it.
Denis Villeneuve’s epic film will have a dual release in theaters and on HBO Max in accordance with Warner Bros.’ decision to launch all 2021 movies on the new streaming platform and in theaters at the same time. The move was controversial, with Villeneuve himself crying foul that his masterpiece is being released on the new streaming service rather than only in theaters, but in the end it might be a boon for viewers as COVID cases rise and the fear of variants and breakthrough cases keep people away from theaters.
Villeneuve has been very vocal about his opposition to Dune’s HBO Max release, comparing watching the movie on the small screen to driving a speedboat through in a bathtub. His comments, however well-intentioned, drew criticism and support from his peers, who pointed out that most people will never be able to see the “classics” on the big screen, so a movie should hold up on the small screen just as well as it does on the big.
That said, it’s unfortunate that a movie of Dune’s scope is being released in a time when many people aren’t able to go to theaters. As the Delta variant spreads, it’s anyone’s guess where we’ll be in October when the movie comes out. The silver lining is that it’s coming out at all.
Dune arrives in October in theaters and on HBO Max
Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), who braves great danger to fulfill his destiny and save his people. It’s based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. The epic story is so big that Villeneuve fully intends to develop a second movie to continue it, provided that the first installment performs well.
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