The Substance Sets HBO Max Debut for Oct. 10
The shift expands access beyond earlier niche windows to a far larger subscriber base.
Overview
- The Substance will begin streaming on HBO Max on October 10, 2025, following earlier availability on MUBI and VOD starting October 31, 2024.
- Coverage positions the HBO Max launch as a significant reach boost for viewers who missed the theatrical run or lacked MUBI access.
- Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the 2024 body‑horror film stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
- The film earned five Academy Award nominations, including Best Director for Fargeat and Best Actress for Moore.
- Reported performance highlights include an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score and a $77.3 million global gross on an $18 million budget.