The latest horror from Down Under is finally heading to home screens. Leviticus, a supernatural scare with a romantic bent, has been in theaters since June 18 and earned over $8.4 million worldwide so far.
The film follows two teen boys who become the subject of a ritual by their religious community after they form a romantic bond with one another and must face a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most.
As Leviticus hits streaming, here’s what to know about the pic.
When does Leviticus start streaming?
The film hits video-on-demand services for rental and purchase starting Tuesday, July 28. It is not known yet which, if any, subscription service will carry the film for free streaming. The film first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January and hit Australian theaterson June 18.
What is Leviticus about?
The official description for the film tells us, “Teenage boys Naim and Ryan strike up an unexpected connection. But when their bond draws the attention of their community, a ritual is performed on them, releasing a violent entity. An entity that takes the form of its victim’s truest desire.”‘ The title is a reference to the Biblical book of the same name, which includes God’s instructions to Moses about rituals to cleanse people of their sins.
Who stars in Leviticus?
The film stars Joe Bird as Naim Reid, Stacy Clausen as Ryan Whelan, Mia Wasikowska as Arlene Reid, Jeremy Blewitt as Hunter, Ewen Leslie as Rob, Davida McKenzie as Izzie, Nicholas Hope as the “Deliverance Healer,” Zahra Newman as Rita, Edwina Wren as Jacky, Tyallah Bullock as Marnie, and Shannon Berry as Jessica. The film was written and directed by Adrian Chiarella and produced by Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, and Hannah Ngo.
What have critics said about Leviticus?
Leviticus is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with 92% on the Tomatometer, and critics have praised the film for its lead stars’ acting and themes. NPR’s Bob Mondello, for example, wrote, “It’s a conversion therapy metaphor as apt for gay kids as the metaphor in Jordan Peele‘s thriller Get Out was for victims of racial bigotry.” And the AV Club’s Monica Castillo added, “Using religious fanaticism and homophobia as its jumping-off point, Chiarella spins a terrifying story about a supernatural being that won’t quit stalking its victims until a bloody end.”
Leviticus, On-Demand, July 28
