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“Dune” debuted on
HBO Max and in theaters at 6 p. …
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. “Dune” debuted on HBO Max and in theaters at 6 p.m. ET on October 21. The sci-fi film will remain available to stream with HBO Max’s ad-free plan through November 21. “Dune” is an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s popular science fiction novel from 1965. The movie is an epic adventure following the fight to control Arrakis, a dangerous desert planet, and the highly coveted drug found there that enables interstellar travel. The A-list cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and Jason Momoa. “Dune” is directed by Denis Villeneuve whose earlier films include “Sicario,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Arrival.” The movie was previously adapted into a film by director David Lynch in 1984. Critics have praised “Dune” for its spectacular visuals, and the movie currently holds an ” 84% Certified Fresh ” rating on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. According to Insider’s Entertainment Reporter Libby Torres, who saw the movie at the New York Film Festival, ” The fearless new ‘Dune’ is a must watch for diehard fans and casual viewers alike.
