Mia Goth stars in “MaXXXine,” the latest A24 film directed by Ti West, which has just hit theaters. Set in Hollywood in 1985, “MaXXXine” is the concluding chapter of the X horror film trilogy, following “X” and “Pearl.” The story revolves around porn star Maxine Minx (played by Goth), who transitions into the commercial film industry when director Elizabeth Bender (Elizabeth Debicki) casts her in the horror movie “The Puritan II.”
The plot thickens as the infamous Night Stalker, a real-life serial killer, is on a rampage in Los Angeles. With recent murders occurring in her vicinity, Maxine finds herself under the scrutiny of two LA detectives (Bobby Cannavale and Michelle Monaghan) investigating the Night Stalker case. Their probing questions threaten to uncover Maxine’s own dark and murderous past.
Currently, the only way to watch “MaXXXine” is by heading to your local theater. However, many fans are eagerly awaiting its release on streaming platforms. According to IndieWire, A24 has a multiyear deal with Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, ensuring that all A24 films, including “MaXXXine,” will eventually debut there.
The exact streaming release date for “MaXXXine” on Max has not been announced yet. Typically, the timeline for a film’s release on digital streaming platforms depends on its box office performance. For instance, A24’s “Civil War” premiered in theaters on April 12 and became available for digital streaming on May 24, indicating a six-week window between theatrical and digital release. If “MaXXXine” follows a similar pattern, it could be available for digital streaming by mid-August.
For those who prefer to watch movies at home, “MaXXXine” will first be available on premium video on demand (PVOD). PVOD titles are generally available for purchase at $24.99 or for a 48-hour rental period at $19.99. Platforms like Prime Video, AppleTV+, Google Play, and VUDU typically offer these options.
As for its availability on subscription video on demand (SVOD) services like Max, the timeline is less predictable. For example, “Civil War” has yet to announce its premiere date on Max, suggesting it could take 90 days or more. On the other hand, A24’s “Priscilla” had a faster track, with a six-week window between its theatrical debut and digital streaming release, followed by an SVOD premiere on Max nearly 60 days later.
“MaXXXine” also features a stellar cast, including Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, Moses Sumney, and Kevin Bacon. The film’s theatrical release is generating significant buzz, and fans are eager to know when they can watch it from the comfort of their homes.
For those who can’t wait for the streaming release, renting or purchasing “MaXXXine” on digital platforms will be the first opportunity to watch it online. The film’s availability on Max will follow, but the exact date remains uncertain.
In the meantime, fans of the X horror film trilogy can revisit the previous installments, “X” and “Pearl,” to refresh their memories and prepare for the thrilling conclusion in “MaXXXine.”
As the film continues to perform in theaters, more information about its digital and streaming release will likely become available. Keep an eye on updates from A24 and Warner Bros. Discovery for the latest news on when and where you can watch “MaXXXine” after its theatrical run.
Source: IndieWire, Forbes
