Is ‘Smile’ Streaming on HBO Max or Netflix?

Smile, a new horror movie coming to theaters this weekend, capitalizes on a concept anyone who did a senior year photo shoot knows all too well: Forced smiles are really, really creepy.

Written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Parker Finn—based on his 2020 short film Laura Hasn’t Slept—this supernatural thriller follows a psychiatrist (played by Sosie Bacon) who witnesses a patient taking her own life. Following that traumatic incident, she becomes haunted by a terrifying image—everyone in her life starts smiling. But it’s not like, a nice smile. It’s the creepiest smile ever.

Basically, after you watch this film, you’ll never want to smile for a photo again. Here’s what to know about where to watch Smile, and when to expect the Smile movie on streaming.

WHERE TO WATCH THE SMILE MOVIE:

For now, the only way to watch Smile is to go to a movie theater. Smile will open in theaters in the U.S on Friday, September 30. You can find tickets at a theater near you via Fandango.

After the movie’s theatrical run, you will be able to stream Smile on Paramount+, the Paramount streaming service. Paramount+ offers a premium plan priced at $9.99/month or an ad-supported plan for $5.99/month.

IS SMILE 2022 STREAMING ON HBO MAX?

No. Smile is a Paramount movie, not a Warner Bros. movie, and therefore will not be streaming on HBO Max when it opens in theaters. More than that, HBO Max will no longer be streaming theatrical movies in 2022. Last year, Warner Media opted to simultaneously release its theatrical slate on streaming, meaning HBO Max subscribers could watch movies like Matrix Resurrections at home. This year, however, Warner Bros. theatrical movies will have a 45-day theaters-only run before moving to HBO Max. The movie may be on HBO Max someday, but it won’t be any time soon.

IS SMILE ON NETFLIX?

No. Smile is not on Netflix, and, because it’s going to Paramount+, it likely will not be on Netflix any time soon. Sorry!

WHEN WILL SMILE BE STREAMING ONLINE? SMILE PARAMOUNT PLUS RELEASE:

While there is not an official Paramount+ release date for Smile, we can expect Smile to be on Paramount+ after about 45 days in theaters. Last year, Paramount announced all of its titles would be moving to Paramount+ after 30 days in theaters, while big tentpole titles would get 45 days in theaters. Therefore, you should see Smile on Paramount+ around mid-November 2022.

It’s not clear if you will also be able to buy or rent Smile on VOD at the same time it releases on Paramount+. While The Lost City came to digital on the same day it was released on Paramount+, the release of Jackass Forever on Paramount+ was not accompanied by a VOD release. Instead, Jackass Forever came to VOD about a week after it was released on Paramount+. Therefore, if you want to be able to watch Smile on streaming as soon as it’s available, your best bet is to sign up for Paramount+.