Dune: Part Two is streaming now on HBO Max, the service also branded simply as Max, available with subscription plans starting at $10.99 a month, and it is also available through Hulu as part of a Disney+ and Hulu bundle starting at $12.99 a month, according to each platform's official listing as of August 20, 2026. Availability and pricing are subject to change.
Spoiler warning: the sections below describe only the film's publicly released premise. No plot detail beyond that appears in this guide.
Where Can You Stream Dune: Part Two Right Now?
Dune: Part Two is available to stream on HBO Max and on Hulu as of this writing. Both listings show the film currently included with an active subscription rather than offered only for separate purchase, per each service's own movie page (SRC-01, SRC-02).
| Platform | Access | Starting Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBO Max (Max) | Included with subscription | $10.99/month (Basic with Ads) | SRC-01 |
| Hulu (Disney+ bundle) | Included with bundle subscription | $12.99/month (Bundle Basic) | SRC-02 |
What Does Each Plan Cost?
On HBO Max, the film is reachable through tiers beginning at $10.99 a month for the ad-supported Basic plan, with Standard and Premium tiers priced higher for additional features, according to the platform's own listing (SRC-01). On Hulu, the film is bundled into the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Basic plan at $12.99 a month or the Bundle Premium plan at $19.99 a month, and the platform also lists an option to add HBO Max on top of a Hulu subscription for an extra $10.99 a month (SRC-02). None of these figures are locked in — streaming services adjust pricing and tier structures often, so the listed rate on the platform itself is the one to trust on any given day.
What Is Dune: Part Two About?
The film continues the story of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen on the planet Arrakis, moving toward confrontation with the political forces responsible for the destruction of his family, per the plot description published on both HBO Max's and Hulu's official pages (SRC-01, SRC-02). Denis Villeneuve directs from a screenplay he wrote with Jon Spaihts, adapting Frank Herbert's source novel; the cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Javier Bardem, according to the same listings (SRC-01, SRC-02). The film carries a PG-13 rating and was released in 2024.
What Are Critics Saying About Dune: Part Two?
Reception has been largely favorable, though not uniform, and outlets differ on which elements of the film land hardest. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw gave the film four stars, writing that it would be "impossible to imagine anyone doing it better" than Villeneuve's direction, in a review cited in BBC coverage of the film's early reception (SRC-03). That same BBC roundup noted The Hollywood Reporter's assessment praising Timothée Chalamet's turn toward what the outlet described as a "darker, more complicated persona" than his performance in the first film, and pointed to BBC Culture's own critic highlighting Austin Butler's supporting performance as a standout (SRC-03). Coverage of the reception has been consistently framed around scale and performance rather than pacing complaints, though individual critics weighed those elements differently — a reminder that a single number or blended consensus flattens what is, outlet to outlet, a range of specific reactions.
What Should You Know Before Watching Dune: Part Two?
Viewers coming to the sequel without having seen the first Dune film may want to watch that installment first, since the plot description on both platforms positions Part Two as a direct continuation of the earlier story's central conflict (SRC-01, SRC-02). Beyond that, no additional companion material is required by either listing to follow the film's premise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dune: Part Two included with a standard HBO Max subscription?
Yes. HBO Max's official listing shows the film included with subscription plans starting at $10.99 a month for the ad-supported Basic tier, with no separate rental or purchase fee indicated on the page (SRC-01).
Do you need Disney+ to watch Dune: Part Two on Hulu?
Not necessarily on its own, but Hulu's page for the film highlights bundle pricing alongside a standalone sign-up option, with the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Basic plan starting at $12.99 a month (SRC-02).
Can you add HBO Max to an existing Hulu subscription?
Hulu's listing for the film notes an option to add HBO Max on top of a Hulu plan for an additional $10.99 a month, according to the platform (SRC-02).
What rating does Dune: Part Two carry?
Both HBO Max's and Hulu's official listings show the film rated PG-13 (SRC-01, SRC-02).
Do critics agree on how Dune: Part Two compares to the first film?
Not entirely. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw praised Villeneuve's direction, while other outlets cited in BBC's reception roundup singled out individual performances, including Chalamet's and Butler's, rather than converging on a single shared verdict (SRC-03).
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