Theatrical Release: Where it is now
Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky’s 1990s-set crime comedy-thriller starring Austin Butler, Regina King and Zoë Kravitz, opened in cinemas on August 29, 2025. The film—adapted from Charlie Huston’s novel—was released by Sony Pictures/Columbia and is currently playing in theaters worldwide.
If you want to see it immediately, the only guaranteed option today is to buy a ticket and catch it on the big screen. Early reviews and festival buzz have already put the film on many viewers’ watch lists.
Streaming: Not Available Yet (and why)
As of now, Sony has not announced a firm streaming release date for Caught Stealing. Major outlets report that the movie is currently theatrical-only and has not landed on any subscription service or digital storefront for rental or purchase.
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That’s normal: large studio releases typically follow a theatrical window before becoming available to buy, rent, or stream. For Sony films, that home-streaming window is governed by licensing agreements that dictate where and when titles appear online.
Likely Streaming Home: Why Netflix Is the Leading Contender
Sony Pictures reached a multi-year agreement with Netflix in 2021 that gives Netflix the first U.S. “pay-1” streaming window for many Sony theatrical releases after their home-video window closes. That deal makes Netflix the most likely streaming destination for Caught Stealing once it completes its theatrical and transactional run. Sony PicturesAxios
Industry trackers and streaming sites estimate that Sony’s films typically arrive on Netflix roughly three to four months after the theatrical release—although windows can vary depending on marketing, box office performance, and distributor strategy. Based on those patterns, observers expect Caught Stealing could stream on Netflix in late December 2025 or early January 2026.
Will It Appear Elsewhere First? (Digital buy/rent)
Before the Netflix window, the most likely path is that Caught Stealing will become available to rent or buy digitally through services like Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play, and similar storefronts. Many recent releases follow a staggered schedule: theatrical run → digital rental/purchase → Netflix (pay-1) window. Several outlets already list Caught Stealing as “coming soon” on platforms like Apple TV, suggesting a typical transactional release will follow the theatrical window.
What to Watch For (timeline checklist)
- Now (Aug. 29, 2025): In theaters — buy tickets to watch on the big screen.
- Next few weeks/months: Digital rental/purchase usually follows theatrical run — keep an eye on Apple TV, Amazon, and Google Play.
- ~3–4 months after release: Netflix is the likely streaming home in the U.S. under Sony’s pay-1 deal (estimate: late Dec. 2025–Jan. 2026). Regional windows and availability can differ.
Regional caveats and variability
Streaming windows and rights can vary by country. While Netflix holds U.S. pay-1 rights under Sony’s deal, other territories sometimes see different arrangements (or delayed availability). Additionally, studios occasionally alter timing for strategic reasons—so the estimated Netflix window should be read as informed projection, not a guaranteed date.
Bottom line
If you want to see Caught Stealing right away, head to a theater—the film opened Aug. 29, 2025, and isn’t streaming yet. Expect a digital rent/buy release in the weeks following its theatrical run, and a likely Netflix debut months later thanks to Sony’s multi-year licensing deal—most estimates point to late 2025 or very early 2026. Keep an eye on official Sony and Netflix announcements for the exact dates.
