The burning question on the minds of many movie enthusiasts this year revolves around the streaming release of Dune 2. For a significant portion of the audience, this is the paramount inquiry regarding home viewing.
As of now, the precise streaming release date for Dune 2 remains undisclosed. However, there are numerous indicators and hints suggesting a tentative timeframe for those eager to immerse themselves in the grandeur of Arrakis from the comforts of their own homes.
The anticipation for Dune 2 is palpable. Already drawing comparisons to the iconic The Empire Strikes Back, a comparison that director Denis Villeneuve modestly acknowledges, the film currently boasts an almost flawless score on the reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
The excitement surrounding the sequel appears to be reaching unprecedented levels. While undoubtedly a cinematic spectacle worthy of the big screen, Dune 2 also promises to be an experience that demands revisiting time and again in the months and years to come.
Here’s what we do know about the Dune 2 streaming release date, along with insights into where it’s expected to stream in the US and UK.
When can we expect Dune 2 to be available for streaming?
Currently, the most reliable gauge for predicting the streaming release date of Dune 2 is the precedent set by Barbie. This billion-dollar sensation found its way to streaming platforms a full five months following its theatrical release in July 2023.
Another Warner Bros. triumph, Wonka (featuring Timothee Chalamet), is set to stream on Max exactly three months after its theatrical debut.
Considering the immense popularity and potential box office success of Dune, it’s reasonable to anticipate it falling somewhere between these two extremes. If this hypothesis holds true, we may anticipate its streaming debut approximately four to five months after its initial release on March 1.
For further corroboration, the first installment of Dune streamed on what was then HBO Max five months post its theatrical premiere. Hence, it’s quite conceivable to anticipate Dune 2 making its streaming debut in late July or early August of 2024.
Will Dune 2 be available on Max?
In the US, Dune 2 will indeed be available for streaming on Max. However, it won’t be making its way to Netflix. Nevertheless, considering the trajectory of the first film, it wouldn’t be surprising if it eventually found its way onto the streaming giant’s platform in a couple of years.
As for the UK market, we anticipate Sky and NOW TV securing the streaming rights. However, given the historical pattern observed with similarly significant releases such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, viewers may need to exercise patience as it’s likely to arrive towards the tail-end of 2024 on these platforms.
