Where to Watch ‘Leviticus’ and Why This Queer Horror Film Is Worth the Wait
One of the most buzzed-about horror films of the year has arrived, and audiences everywhere are asking the same question. ‘Leviticus‘ is a 2026 Australian coming-of-age romantic supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, following two teenagers tormented by a violent supernatural entity, summoned by their religious community, that takes the form of the person they desire most. It is already generating the kind of critical heat that demands attention.
The film premiered in the Midnight section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, and stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, and Mia Wasikowska, who also serves as an executive producer on the project. With a debut that strong, it was only a matter of time before the wider public started hunting for ways to watch it.
‘Leviticus’ Is Currently Playing in Theaters
For now, the only way to experience ‘Leviticus’ is on the big screen. Tickets are currently available through Fandango, Atom Tickets, Cinemark, Cinepolis Cinemas, Harkins Theatres, and Marcus Theatres in the United States. That is a wide enough theatrical footprint to make this a very accessible option for horror fans across the country.
The film is distributed in the United States by Neon, and was produced by Causeway Films and Salmira Productions. Neon has built a solid reputation for championing bold, unconventional cinema, and ‘Leviticus’ fits that mandate perfectly.
The US theatrical release date was Friday, June 19, 2026, with the film rated R for some sexual content, language, bloody violent content, and teen drug use. Anyone on the fence about seeing it in theaters should know that critics have been enthusiastic about the communal experience this film offers.
MoMA hosted a New York premiere screening followed by a conversation with Adrian Chiarella, Joe Bird, and Stacy Clausen, underscoring the kind of prestige treatment that signals this is more than just a genre film.
When Is the ‘Leviticus’ Streaming Release Date
Patience will be required for those waiting at home, but there is a clear roadmap forming. Neon has not officially confirmed when ‘Leviticus’ will become available for streaming, and the studio typically gives its theatrical releases a longer exclusive cinema window, especially for prestige titles and awards contenders.
If ‘Leviticus’ follows the same pattern as prior Neon releases, viewers can reasonably expect the film to arrive on streaming around four to five months after its theatrical debut, placing a likely streaming window around October or November 2026. That is a longer wait than some major studio titles, but it is consistent with how Neon operates.
In the meantime, once the theatrical run concludes, the film is expected to become available to rent or buy on video-on-demand platforms, with a VOD release anticipated around August 2026. Apple TV and Prime Video are the most commonly used platforms for this kind of digital purchase window, so those are the places to watch.
As of June 26, 2026, a check across 359 streaming services confirmed there is currently no streaming option available for ‘Leviticus’ online. Right now, theaters remain the only destination.
Where ‘Leviticus’ Will Likely Land on Streaming
Once the theatrical and VOD windows close, a subscription streaming home becomes the next question. Neon does not operate its own dedicated streaming service, meaning its films typically arrive on third-party platforms after completing their theatrical and premium video-on-demand windows.
Hulu has emerged as the primary subscription streaming destination for many Neon releases due to a multi-year output deal that provides Hulu with exclusive streaming rights for the studio’s films.
This ongoing partnership makes Hulu the most likely destination for ‘Leviticus’ in the United States after its theatrical and VOD periods end. Horror fans with an active Hulu subscription will want to keep their eyes on the platform in the final months of the year.
For international audiences, the situation is less defined. Details on where ‘Leviticus’ will be available for streaming outside the US vary from region to region, and have not yet been formally announced. Maslow Entertainment handled the Australian theatrical release, so a separate streaming arrangement for that market is likely in development.
The Cast and Critical Reception That Make It Worth the Wait
The reason this film has become such a talking point goes well beyond its premise. The film holds an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10, and was made on a budget of approximately 3.5 million dollars. That kind of audience enthusiasm for a micro-budget horror film is remarkable.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 93 percent of 122 critics’ reviews are positive, with the site’s consensus reading that the film merges an emotionally involving queer relationship with its clever monster concept, executing its intriguing hook with eerie aplomb. Metacritic assigned the film a score of 83 out of 100 based on 25 critics, indicating universal acclaim.
Critics including writers from Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, RogerEbert.com, and the Boston Globe have praised the film, with one reviewer noting that ‘Leviticus’ finds its way toward a natural, graceful, if not necessarily definitive ending, and another calling it supremely suspenseful, smartly done, and ultimately rebellious.
Chiarella drew on his personal experiences to craft what he describes as a queer social horror inspired by Asian cinema and modern genre classics, with the title itself referencing the book of the Bible frequently cited by religious conservatives as evidence against homosexuality. That thematic weight is exactly what has critics calling it one of the year’s most essential films.
Whether you rush out to catch ‘Leviticus’ in theaters this week or set a reminder for its eventual Hulu debut, this is a film that is going to spark genuine conversation, so what is it about queer horror right now that feels so urgent and necessary, and does ‘Leviticus’ represent a turning point for the subgenre?
