Fans are eager to learn about The Long Walk’s digital and streaming release dates. Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Long Walk is based on Stephen King’s book of the same name. The movie hit theaters on September 12, 2025. But for those who want to rent, buy, or stream it, here are all the currently available details on when it can be watched from home.
When will The Long Walk get its digital release date?
Based on Lionsgate’s previous digital releases, the movie could be available on premium video on demand (PVOD) three to four weeks after its theatrical release. This means the movie may be available to rent somewhere between early and mid-October.
This pattern would fall in line with the digital release dates of Lionsgate’s other big 2025 movies, Flight Risk and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Both films had their digital releases within three weeks of their theatrical releases. However, the digital release date for The Long Walk may vary based on its performance in theaters.
Here’s when The Long Walk could be released on streaming
Lionsgate releases its movies for streaming anywhere between three and four months after their theatrical release dates. This puts the streaming release date window for The Long Walk between late December 2025 and early January 2026.
The movie is likely to stream on STARZ, which has an exclusive deal with Lionsgate for streaming their films. While The Long Walk may not be limited to STARZ, it is certainly set to hit the streaming service first before arriving on any other platforms. Both Flight Risk and World of John Wick: Ballerina took over four months to be available for streaming.
The story of The Long Walk takes place in a dystopian future where a group of teenage boys takes part in an annual stamina event called The Long Walk. The contestants must walk at a minimum speed of 4 miles per hour without stopping, and if they do, they’ll be shot dead. The last one remaining will be awarded “The Prize.”
The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Tut Nyuot, among many others, with Mark Hamill as The Major.
