Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen Film 'Primetime' Not on Netflix or HBO Max Yet
The biographical film about the 'To Catch a Predator' host is currently only in theaters, with a streaming release on HBO Max anticipated in early 2027.
The new biographical film "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as television personality Chris Hansen, is currently available only in theaters and is not yet streaming on Netflix or HBO Max.
The movie, directed by Lance Oppenheim, focuses on Hansen's time hosting NBC's "To Catch a Predator" from 2004 to 2007. The film is an adaptation of the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die" by Luke Dittrich. Hansen has reportedly expressed displeasure with the film and has purchased advertising spots before screenings to promote his own streaming network.
"Primetime" opened in U.S. theaters on September 25, 2026. For those looking to watch the film at home, its streaming availability is expected to be through HBO Max due to a 2023 deal between A24, the film's distributor, and Warner Bros. Discovery. This agreement brings A24's theatrical releases to the Warner Bros. streaming service.
While a specific release date for streaming has not been announced, industry patterns suggest "Primetime" could become available for digital purchase or rental around late October 2026. A subsequent streaming debut on HBO Max is anticipated approximately four months after its theatrical release, potentially in late January 2027. However, release windows for A24 films have varied, with some titles appearing on HBO Max as early as three months after their theatrical debut.
Fans interested in seeing the film can find showtimes and tickets via Fandango for U.S. theatrical screenings.