The long-awaited release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune sequel has arrived, and there are options for where to watch Dune: Part Two. Nearly three years after the first part of Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel came out, the story of Paul Atreides finally continues. Audiences waited longer than expected for the Dune sequel, as it was originally announced with a November 2023 release date. Due to various delays, anyone wanting to watch Dune 2 had no choice but to wait to see one of 2024’s most anticipated movies.
Despite the delays, Dune 2‘s release differs greatly from the original. Due to the pandemic, Warner Bros. released 2021’s Dune on streaming the same day it debuted in theaters. A more traditional release plan is lined up, which is great after Dune 2‘s record-breaking Rotten Tomatoes. The sequel has an exclusive theatrical release first, meaning anyone wanting to watch it at home must wait longer than with the first film. Whether someone wants to watch Dune 2 in theaters at specific showtimes or at home through a variety of means, the decision comes down to when a viewing is desired.
The first opportunity to watch Dune 2 is with its theatrical release, which began on March 1, 2024. The sequel has an exclusive theatrical release courtesy of Warner Bros. and Legendary instead of a shared streaming release. In addition to the movie being released wide in all theaters, Dune 2 is also playing in IMAX and 70mm IMAX theaters around the world. The movie was completely shot in IMAX’s larger aspect ratio, making this the ultimate viewing experience for those checking out a Dune 2 showtime.
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, March 1 onward can be found via the links below:
Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed Dune 2‘s streaming release date. It is known that the sequel will release on Max. Determining when that will be is trickier than usual since the studio does not have a standard time frame for streaming releases. It can be anywhere between 50 and 90 days after a film’s theatrical debut. Warner Bros.’s CEO David Zazlav (via The Direct) has indicated that Dune 2 will stream on Max in Spring 2024, which could be anywhere from March to June. Dune 2 performing well in theaters could push a streaming release until July 2024.
Those wanting to watch Dune 2 at home have the first opportunity to do so through its digital release. Warner Bros. waited until April 16, 2024 to release Dune 2 on PVOD services. This comes 45 days after the Dune sequel debuted in theaters, which is right in line with projections for the digital release timetable. Despite how well the film continued to perform at the box office, Dune: Part Two‘s digital release was not delayed, as Warner Bros. brings the blockbuster to at-home viewers with options to buy or rent the sequel.