Warner Bros.’s family-friendly favorite ‘Wonka’ might come to online streaming earlier than anticipated. Featuring Timothee Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka, the musical premiered in theaters before the holidays and received positive feedback from viewers.
Just a month after its theatrical release, Warner Bros. UK has disclosed the anticipated date when ‘Wonka’ will be accessible for audiences to enjoy at home.
Date for Streaming Availability
Warner Bros. UK shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account that the movie will be available online from January 22. It mentioned in the post:
“Bring the wonderful world of #WonkaMovie into your living room this Monday! Buy or Rent the Home Premiere on January 22.”
Wonka playing at cinemas
Wonka debuted in the UK on December 8 and in the US on December 15. The time between its theater release and home release was 45 days. This is a bit shorter than Barbie’s 53-day theater exclusivity.
Although the musical was predicted to avoid online streaming for a bit longer, its timeframe wasn’t as brief as some other 2023 Warner Bros. films.
Warner Bros.’s latest movie release schedules
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
In Theaters: March 17, 2023
Online: April 7, 2023 (21 days after in theaters)
Streaming: May 23, 2023 (67 days after it was shown in theaters)
Evil Dead Rise
Released in theaters: April 21, 2023
Available digitally: May 9, 2023 (18 days later)
Streaming: June 23, 2023 (63 days after it was in theaters)
The Flash
In theaters: June 16, 2023
Digitally available: July 18, 2023 (33 days later)
Streaming: August 25, 2023 (70 days after it was shown in theaters)
Barbie
Released in theaters: July 21, 2023
Available digitally: September 12, 2023 (53 days later)
Streaming: December 15, 2023 (147 days after it was in theaters)
Blue Beetle
In theaters: August 18, 2023
Available digitally: September 26, 2023 (39 days later)
Streaming: November 17, 2023 (91 days after it was shown in theaters)
‘Wonka’ Heading to Max for Streaming
Warner Bros. currently has multiple movies playing in theaters, such as ‘Aquaman 2’, ‘One Life’, ‘The Boys in the Boat’, and ‘The Color Purple’. With Wonka being seen as December 2023’s major film, it’s expected that the studio will offer it for rental or purchase, taking advantage of viewers who want to watch it again at home.
It’s common to wonder when Wonka will be ready for streaming on Max.
Where to Watch:
Paul King’s ‘Wonka’ will be available for purchase on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Sky Store, and Apple TV.
‘Wonka’ for Rent:
There’s no official announcement yet about when it will be available for rental, but Cordbusters says it will cost £19.99 to purchase in the UK.
FAQs:
When will ‘Wonka’ be available online?
As per Warner Bros. UK’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the film will be available for online release on January 22.
When did ‘Wonka’ premiere in theaters?
‘Wonka’ premiered on December 8 in the UK and on December 15 in the US. So, the time between its release in theaters and its availability for home viewing was 45 days.
