The sleepers awakened and headed to the movies.

TheDenis Villeneuvefilm also debuted Thursday on HBO Max, which likely took a sandworm-sized bite out of ticket sales.

Its runtime of 155 minutes meant it had fewer daily screenings than shorter films.

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “DUNE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures

WarnerMedia Chair Ann SarnofftoldVarietythis week, “The story in itself sets up for a sequel.

Dunepremiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3 and has earnedglowing reviews.