When will Death on the Nile come out on HBO Max? Release date, air time, and more explored

Kenneth Branagh has teamed up with screenwriter Michael Green to adapt Agatha Christie's classic crime thriller Death on the Nile, following the box office success of Murder on the Orient Express.

Apart from directing the movie, Branagh reprises his role as Hercule Poirot, the legendary Belgian detective with a spectacular mustache. Branagh once again leads a large cast, which includes Tom Bateman, Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, Ali Fazal, Russell Brand, and Armie Hamer, to mention a few.

Continue reading to find out when and where you can watch the movie.

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When is Death on the Nile arriving on online streaming platforms?

The movie was only available in theaters at the time of its initial release on February 11, 2022, with IMAX screenings included. But here's the good news: the film will now be available to stream on two platforms.

The movie will be available on both HBO Max and Hulu from March 29, 2022.

The film will be available on Disney+ in Canada and Europe (excluding Spain) on March 30, 2022, so Canadians will have to wait a day longer. It will premiere on Star+ on April 20, 2022 in Latin America.

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When was Death on the Nile released?

Death on the Nile was released in theaters on February 11, 2022.

Branagh's star-studded Murder on the Orient Express debuted in theaters five years ago. Following a strong box office performance, it was announced in November 2017 that a sequel was in the works.

While filming wrapped up in December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic and cast member controversy delayed the release date several times, with Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Studios finally deciding on a late 2021 release date.

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What is the duration of the movie?

This newest Agatha Christie adaption runs for 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes).

The film lasts 13 minutes longer than Murder on the Orient Express, which is 1 hour and 53 minutes long (114 minutes).

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What is the storyline of the movie?

When a young woman is found dead on board the ship Karnak, Hercule Poirot, a renowned detective and former police officer, puts his vacation, as well as the rest of the passengers, on wait while he hunts down the killer.

Everyone aboard the Karnak is a suspect, with a diverse group of people, each with their own purpose.

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Does one need to watch Murder on the Orient Express before watching Death on the Nile?

While Murder on the Orient Express is technically a sequel, it is not required to be watched before this crime thriller. There aren't many continuous storylines aside from the main character and his friend, so the audience should have little to no issue following the plot.

If someone hasn't watched Murder on the Orient Express and wants to, it's available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Google Play.

Death on the Nile will premiere on March 29, 2022, on both Hulu and HBO Max.