The Merry Christmas streaming release date is highly anticipated, and viewers are wondering when they can start streaming the movie. Set in the vibrant Bombay of the 1980s, Merry Christmas, a 2024 Indian mystery thriller film, takes a creative spin on the traditional Christmas tale. The story unfolds as two strangers cross paths on this fateful night, initially immersed in delirious romance. However, the festive cheer takes a dark turn, transforming the night into a chilling nightmare.
Here’s when Merry Christmas could be coming out for streaming online.
When is the predicted Merry Christmas and streaming release date?
The Merry Christmas streaming release date is speculated to be in early March 2024, with no confirmed date yet.
Originally slated for a December 23, 2022, theatrical release, Merry Christmas faced setbacks due to production issues, prompting a postponement. A later release date was planned for December 2023, offering eager audiences a festive cinematic experience. However, unforeseen challenges continued to affect the film’s timeline. Finally overcoming obstacles, Merry Christmas premiered in theaters on January 12, 2024.
In the heart of Merry Christmas, the storyline follows Albert Arogianathan, who, after a seven-year absence, returns home to receive shocking and distressing news about his mother’s recent demise. On Christmas Eve, seeking solace, Albert visits a bar cum restaurant where he becomes entwined with an unexpected turn of events.
Merry Christmas is currently enjoying success during its theatrical release, evident in its impressive 8.8 rating on IMDb. The film’s strong performance is further underscored by its solid box office earnings, amassing a noteworthy 2+ crore on its opening day. The speculation of early March 2024 is based on the typical timeline observed in the industry, where it usually takes 4 to 5 weeks for a movie to transition from its theatrical run to an OTT release.
Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is a gripping thriller murder mystery film featuring a stellar cast. The ensemble includes renowned actors such as Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, Tinnu Raaj Anand, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, Radhika Apte, and Ashwini Kalsekar.
Is Merry Christmas coming out on Netflix?
Merry Christmas will be available to watch via streaming on Netflix.
Since Netflix is the official streaming partner of the movie, Merry Christmas is set to release on the streaming platform. While the precise release date remains unconfirmed, the expectation aligns with Netflix’s track record for similar releases. ComingSoon will provide an update when the streaming date is officially announced.
Current Netflix subscribers will be able to watch the movie when it airs. Netflix offers three plans to its prospective subscribers in the US. The Standard Plan with Ads costs $6.99 a month, the Standard Plan (Ad-free) costs $15.49 a month, and the Premium Plan (Ad-free) costs $22.99 a month. Extra member slots can be acquired on the second and third plans for an additional $7.99 each.
The Merry Christmas official synopsis reads:
“On Christmas Eve, Albert returns home after several years of being away. Grieving for and adjusting to the loss of his mother, he steps out seeking cheer in the city’s Christmas Eve festivities. He meets the beautiful and mysterious Maria, and her little daughter who is mute. The night fans into long walks and conversations, sparking unexpected, yet undeniable, magnetism between the two. But things soon take a dark turn and an evening of romance turns into a nightmare.”
