Andrea Arnold’s 2024 drama marks Barry Keoghan’s return afterSaltburn, and there are options for where to watchBirdand see his latest work. The pairing of Andrea Arnold and Barry Keoghan madeBirdan incredibly exciting project upon the announcement, especially considering theactor exitedGladiator IIto take on the dramatic indie instead. Arnold is an Oscar winner who consistently delivers critically acclaimed work, andBird’sreviewsearly on continued that trend with its positive reception after debuting at the Cannes Film Festival.
Bird’s debut at Cannes led to Mubi acquiring the film’s distribution rights and plotting a plan for general audiences to see the movie. The biggest decision was whether to put the film directly on streaming and hopeKeoghan’s breakout fromSaltburnwould carry over or push the film into theaters so Arnold’s drama could possibly gain some Oscars recognition down the road. Either option could make sense for a small, personal drama likeBird, and the decision for how to release it gives audiences a choice regarding when and where to watch it.
MUBI gaveBirda theatrical release starting on August 01, 2025. However, the film is only releasing in theaters in a limited capacity at this time. That means that it may be difficult to find showtimes forBirdat local cinemas depending on where someone lives. Majorcities like Los Angeles and New York will be part of the limited theatrical release. It’s unclear if or whenBird’s theatrical release will expand to give more audiences a chance to see it on the big screen.
Find Showtimes For Bird
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, November 8, onward can be found via the links below:
When Will Bird Release On Streaming?
Bird Should Stream On Mubi
Thanks to Mubi’s involvement inBird’s release, it is expected that the movie will be released on Mubi.com at the appropriate time. The studio has not officially announced a release date for the film’s streaming debut, though. Based on previous releases,Birdcould release on the streaming site after about a month. That’s the gap the studio used forThe Substance’s streaming release, as it debuted after 41 days. This would indicateBirdcould be released on Mubi.com in December 2024if the same schedule is used.
When Will Bird Release On Digital?
No Release Date Is Confirmed
As for whenBirdwill be available to watch at home on digital, this has not been confirmed. A film’s debut on PVOD services for rent or purchase would typically come before its streaming release, but Mubi opted for a simultaneous release withThe Substance. It’s possible that the same-day streaming and digital release plan is what happens with Arnold and Keoghan’s film. That would meanBird’s digital release could come in December 2024 too. If not, the studio could look at quicker VOD release options so audiences can seeBirdsooner than later.
