How to watch Zac Efron in Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’ film

"Firestarter" premieres on Peacock May 13, 2022. (Peacock promotion photos)
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Zac Efron is bringing the heat in “Firestarter.”

The film, based on Stephen King’s 1980 novel, will be available on Peacock and in theaters Friday, May 13, with streaming beginning at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT). You can buy tickets to see it in theaters on Fandango.

“Firestarter” follows the story of Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), a young girl who develops pyrokinetic superpowers. Efron plays her father. After Charlie is captured by a government agency that wants to use her powers as a weapon, her parents try to protect her.

The trailer from Universal Pictures features Charlie taking down evil with her fire, with her parents shielding her from more harm. Her father attempts to teach her how to control and suppress her powers from the public eye. The cast also includes Sydney Lemmon, Michael Greyeyes, Gloria Reuben, Kurtwood Smith and John Beasley.

Where can I watch ‘Firestarter’?

You can watch “Firestarter” on Peacock, the streaming service that offers hundreds of movies, binge-worthy TV shows, sports, news, and culture for free. You can get access to their premium content with Peacock Premium for just $4.99/month, or you can watch without ads with their Peacock Premium Plus plan for $9.99/month.

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