How to Watch Wonka – Release Date and Streaming Status

Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet as a younger version of the eccentric candy maker previously played by Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp. IGN’s Wonka review awarded this new, musical take on the classic character a 7, saying “Chalamet brings [Wonka] to life with a gleeful abandon that makes him easy to root for.”

If you’re wondering how and where to watch Wonka this weekend, take a look at the info below for showtimes and more.

Where to Watch Wonka – Showtimes and Streaming

Wonka will be in theaters tonight, with a wider release date of December 15. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:

FandangoAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersRegal Theaters

Wonka Streaming Release Date

Wonka is not currently available to stream, and there’s been no word from distributor Warner Bros. on when it will eventually be released. However, given it’s a Warner Bros. movie, we know Wonka will eventually be released on Max, rather than Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+.

Warner Bros. doesn’t have a standard window of time between theatrical and streaming releases; its last four films came to Max 49 days (The Nun 2), 91 days (Blue Beetle), 56 days (Meg 2), and 147 days (Barbie) after their theatrical debuts. Barbie’s massive theatrical success makes it an outlier here, so our best guess puts Wonka on Max two to three months after it hits theaters, between February and March 2024.

What Is Wonka About?

Wonka tells the origin story of Roald Dahl’s eccentric candy maker, Willy Wonka. Here’s the officialy synopsis from Warner Bros.:

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

How to Watch Previous Willy Wonka Movies

Prior to Wonka, there have been two notable films based on Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: the 1971 original starring Gene Wilder and the 2005 adaptation starring Johnny Depp. Both films can be streamed on Max or rented from various digital storefronts. Here’s everywhere you can watch the Willy Wonka movies online right now:

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Max (Stream)Prime Video (Rent/Buy)YouTube (Rent/Buy)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Max (Stream)Prime Video (Rent/Buy)YouTube (Rent/Buy)

Wonka Cast

Wonka was written by Paul King and Simon Farnaby. It was directed by Paul King and stars the following actors:

Timothée Chalamet as Willy WonkaOlivia Colman as Mrs. ScrubbitHugh Grant as Oompa-LoompaKeegan-Michael Key as Chief of PoliceCalah Lane as NoodleSally Hawkins as Willy Wonka’s MotherRowan Atkinson as Father Julius

Wonka Rating and Runtime

Wonka is Rated PG for some violence, mild language, and thematic elements.. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 56 minutes including credits.

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Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.