A24 delivers a twisted horror thriller starring Hugh Grant, and there are options for where to watch Heretic in theaters or on streaming. The 2024 horror movie comes from A Quiet Place creators Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, marking their return to directing after helming Adam Driver’s sci-fi film 65. The duo’s latest is another original story that follows two young missionary girls, played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East. Their routine attempts to share their Mormon beliefs take an unexpected turn when they become trapped by Grant’s character and must find a way to survive the encounter.
The track record for horror movies to do well in theaters or on streaming gave A24 a specific decision when it came to figuring out how and when to release Heretic. The movie ultimately received a theatrical release so audiences could experience the thrilling story and all its scares in a communal environment, with a streaming release set to come later. That presents audiences with a choice between seeing Heretic as soon as possible in theaters or waiting until after its available at home. With reviews praising it as one of 2024’s best horror movies, that’s a tough choice.
Heretic Releases In Theaters on November 8, 2024
A24 Gave It An Exclusive Theatrical Release
- Director
- Scott Beck , Bryan Woods
- Release Date
- November 8, 2024
- Writers
- Scott Beck , Bryan Woods
- Runtime
- 110 Minutes
The earliest opportunity to see Heretic is to go to a theater and buy a ticket for an appropriate showtime. A24 gave the film an exclusive theatrical release starting on November 8, 2024, months after its initial TIFF premiere where Heretic‘s reviews were so positive. With its R-rating and nearly 2 hour runtime, Heretic comes on the heels of the Halloween season for anyone wanting to watch another horror movie in theaters. There are no premium format options to see it in, as the thrills of the story are the key selling point.
Find Showtimes For Heretic
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, November 8, onward can be found via the links below:
When Will Heretic Release On Streaming?
Heretic Will Stream On Max
A24 has yet to confirm exactly when Heretic will be released on streaming, but the movie will come to Max at the appropriate time. This is due to a deal between A24 and Warner Bros. that brings each new A24 movie to Max for their streaming debuts.
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The history with how the studios have operated over the last year makes it possible to predict Heretic‘s streaming release date. Typically, A24 movies wait around 120 days before going to Max. That would mean Heretic should release on Max in March 2025 if the pattern holds.
When Will Heretic Release On Digital?
No Release Date Is Confirmed
The first chance to watch Heretic at home will come before it hits streaming thanks to its digital release. A24 will make the film available to buy or rent on all major PVOD platforms as usual, which typically happens after about 48 days for the studio. This creates a projection that Heretic‘s digital release date could be in December 2024. That would give the film a decent chance to be an exclusive title in theaters before A24 offers audiences another viewing option. If Heretic overperforms at the box office, that wait could become longer.