Harold and the Purple Crayon: What we know about streaming release date in US and other regions

Harold and the Purple Crayon, which is based on the beloved book by Crocket Johnson, will soon be available for streaming on Netflix. The film follows Harold, a young boy who creates magical adventures with his purple crayon.

Streaming Release Date in US and Other Regions

As part of Sony Pictures' ongoing distribution deal with Netflix, Harold and the Purple Crayon will debut on the platform on October 31, 2024, in the United States. This agreement allows Netflix to stream select Sony movies after their theatrical releases, usually within about 120 days.

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Under this deal, Harold and the Purple Crayon will remain on Netflix for 18 months, after which it will move to Hulu or Disney+ in April 2026. The film follows other Sony releases, such as Madame Web and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which also appeared on Netflix through the same deal.

Netflix users in regions outside the United States, including India, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Africa, will be able to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon in late November 2024. By 2025, additional countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, are scheduled to receive the film as part of the global release.

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For audiences in the United Kingdom and Canada, Sony's streaming rights arrangement differs. The first window rights in these regions are held by other providers. Netflix retains the second window rights, allowing these territories to receive Harold and the Purple Crayon by mid-2026.

FAQs

When will Harold and the Purple Crayon release on Netflix in the US?
The film will be available for streaming on Netflix in the United States from October 31, 2024.

When will Harold and the Purple Crayon be available on Netflix in other countries?
The movie will be released in India, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa by late November 2024 and in parts of Europe by 2025.