‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is coming to Netflix soon; Check when can you stream the movie online

The Pope's Exorcist, a horror thriller starring Russell Crowe and directed by Julius Avery, premiered in theaters worldwide earlier in 2023. Now, it is scheduled to come to Netflix in the United States through the Sony Picture first window output deal. However, viewers in other regions will have to wait a bit longer before it becomes available on the platform.

The movie, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is based on the real-life files of Father Gabriele Amorth, who investigated a young boy's frightening possession.

Alongside Crowe, the film features actors Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero. Reviews for the movie have been mixed, with Moviehole comparing it to a blend of The Da Vinci Code and The Exorcist, praising Crowe's performance as the standout factor.


The Pope's Exorcist debuted in the United States on April 14th, 2023, while international regions showcased it a week earlier on April 7th. It grossed over $75 million at the box office and received mostly positive feedback from audiences, though critics' ratings on RottenTomatoes stand at 45%.

When is The Pope’s Exorcist’ coming to Netflix?

In the United States, The Pope's Exorcist is set to be available on Netflix by August 16th, 2023, after its exclusive theatrical window. The movie will stream on Netflix for 18 months, until February 2025, at which point it will move to Hulu.

For viewers in Netflix India, they can expect to see The Pope's Exorcist added to the platform around June 2023, about 120 days after its release, which aligns with the US release date.

However, Netflix Canada and the United Kingdom, along with other regions like Belgium, Greece, Japan, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and South Africa, typically receive Sony movies around two years after their theatrical release. This suggests a likely release date for The Pope's Exorcist in these regions between 2025 and 2026.

FAQs:

Q1:Who is in the cast of ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’?
Alongside Russell Crowe, the film features actors Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero. Reviews for the movie have been mixed, with Moviehole comparing it to a blend of The Da Vinci Code and The Exorcist, praising Crowe's performance as the standout factor.

Q2:What is The Pope’s Exorcist about?
The movie, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is based on the real-life files of Father Gabriele Amorth. He investigated a young boy's frightening possession.