How to watch Arthur the King

Simu Liu and Mark Wahlberg in Arthur the King
Simu Liu and Mark Wahlberg in Arthur the King (Image credit: Carlos Rodriguez/Courtesy of Lionsgate)

We love our dogs, and we also love them when they show up on the big screen, as is the case with the 2024 new movie Arthur the King. But when and where can you see the movie? We've got everything you need to know about how to watch Arthur the King.

Based on the book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, Arthur the King tells the inspirational true story of a stray dog who became an unlikely team member for a group of adventure racers. So if you're ready to have your heartstrings pulled by a good boy, then Arthur the King may be the movie for you.

Read below to find out when and where Arthur the King is playing right now, including if it is available to stream at home.

How to watch Arthur the King in movie theaters

Arthur the King is still playing in movie theaters.

To find Arthur the King showtimes, you can visit the movie's official website or visit Fandango, either of which will allow you to see all of the movie theaters playing Arthur the King and showtimes in your area, as well as purchase movie tickets directly online.

Another option to find showtimes and potentially save on Arthur the King movie tickets is with movie theater subscription and membership programs. Offered by various US and UK movie theater chains, these programs allow movielovers to sign up and receive free, discounted or monthly allotment of movie tickets, as well as deals on concessions.

Is Arthur the King streaming?

As of this time, Arthur the King is not available on streaming platform, but it is available for at-home viewing via digital on-demand platforms.

You can rent or purchase Arthur the King on Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango at Home, Apple TV or YouTube.

Arthur the King on Blu-ray

If you are interested in getting Arthur the King to add to your Blu-ray/DVD collection, the physical copy of the movie is set to be released on May 28.

The DVD will offer special features that includes audio commentary from director Simon Cellan Jones, real-life subject Mikael Lindnord, producers Tucker Tooley, Tessa Tooley and Mark Canton and executive producer Dorothy Canton; a features titled "Finding Arthur," "A Love Letter to Arthur" and "A Dog's Journey: Making Arthur the King"; there will also be a special video from Mark Wahlberg and Best Friends Animal Society.

What else to know about Arthur the King

Arthur the King stars Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman, as well as Ukai as Arthur. The movie is directed by Simon Cellan Jones with a script by Michael Brandt.

Here is the official synopsis:

"Over the course of 10 days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, Arthur the King follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean."

Read WTW's Arthur the King review. As for what other critics thought, as of publication the movie is "Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

Watch the Arthur the King trailer right here to see what's in store with the movie.

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Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.