Austin Butler’s latest project is set for a wider audience as the Austin Butler Netflix movie release for ‘Caught Stealing’ is officially scheduled for November 29, available to stream in the United States. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky and co-starring Zoë Kravitz, originally premiered in theaters on August 29 and will now be added to Netflix under Sony’s distribution arrangement.
Streaming Date Set for ‘Caught Stealing’
According to What’s on Netflix, ‘Caught Stealing’ will make its United States streaming debut on Netflix starting November 29. This timeline falls within Sony’s agreement with Netflix from 2021, which allows Netflix to stream Sony releases during the initial pay window following their theatrical and paid video-on-demand runs. While Sony films typically arrive on Netflix about 120 days after their big-screen premiere, this particular release is arriving sooner than expected. Notably, viewers will need a premium Netflix plan, as Sony’s pay-one titles, including this one, are excluded from the platform’s ad-supported option.
Cast, Plot, and Initial Reception
The ensemble for ‘Caught Stealing’ includes Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz in leading roles, alongside Regina King, Matt Smith, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Liev Schreiber. The movie centers on a onetime baseball player who finds himself entangled in the dangerous criminal scene of 1990s New York City. Critical response has been generally positive, with the film receiving a Certified Fresh distinction from Rotten Tomatoes. Time Out described the movie as decently entertaining, while the Los Angeles Times recognized Butler’s performance in a favorable light. The Washington Post remarked,
There are pleasures here… but you have to have the patience for them.
– The Washington Post.
Box Office and Viewing Windows
Financial tracking for ‘Caught Stealing’ reports over $32 million in global ticket sales. Once the 18-month streaming period concludes on Netflix in the United States, which will end in late May 2027, the film is scheduled to move to Hulu and Disney+ as part of Sony’s ongoing distribution plans.
International Availability and Regional Differences
The film’s rollout outside the United States may be handled on a territory-by-territory basis. Past Sony movie releases in India have frequently paralleled the U.S. schedule, but specific international dates for this title remain unconfirmed. In the United Kingdom, ‘Caught Stealing’ is expected to join the streaming lineup in early to mid-2027, reflecting a considerable gap between its U.S. and U.K. streaming windows.
‘Caught Stealing’s’ arrival on Netflix highlights the evolving partnership between the streaming giant and Sony, and gives fans new access to performances by Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Liev Schreiber. Viewers worldwide can expect more details on release timing for their respective regions as digital distribution plans continue to unfold.
