How to watch Civil War

Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny in Civil War
Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny in Civil War (Image credit: Murray Close/A24)

A24 has become a fan-favorite studio among cinephiles, having been behind recent hit movies like Past Lives, Talk to Me, Uncut Gems and Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once. But they're raising the game with their biggest movie ever, Civil War, which is now playing everywhere. But just how can you watch Civil War?

Written and directed by Alex Garland, the director behind Ex Machina and Annihilation, Civil War has earned strong reviews; as of publication, Civil War is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also one of WTW's most anticipated spring 2024 movies, as was the case for many others.

So now that it is here, read on to find out all the ways you can watch Civil War right now, including whether or not it is available online.

How to watch Civil War in movie theaters

Civil War is playing in movie theaters worldwide.

To find out when and where Civil War is playing near you, check out the movie's official website or Fandango to get information on all of the locations and times that the movie is playing in your area; you can also purchase Civil War tickets directly through these sites.

Another option that not only lets you know when Civil War is playing but also offers a chance to save on movie tickets is a movie theater subscription or membership program. Offered by various movie theater chains in the US and UK, these programs give movie fans free, discounted or monthly allotments of movie tickets, as well as deals on concessions and other moviegoing perks.

Is Civil War streaming?

Civil War is not available to stream on a specific platform, but it is available to watch at home via digital on-demand services.

You can now rent or buy a digital version of Civil War through Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Apple TV or YouTube.

For streaming, US consumers are currently able to find some A24 movies on either Netflix or Max, but where Civil War is going to make its streaming debut first is unknown at this time.

Civil War on Blu-ray/DVD

It has been announced that Civil War will be available to own on 4k/UHD, Blu-ray and/or DVD as of July 9.

In addition to the movie, the physical copy of Civil War special features will include a six-part documentary on the making of the movie, the movie's theatrical trailer and director and cast Q&A.

What else to know about Civil War

Here is the official synopsis of Civil War:

"From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House."

Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Stephen McKinley Henderson star in the movie.

You can read WTW's Civil War review right here, or check out the trailer below to get a sneak peek at 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.