Quick answer
River opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, January 15, 2027. River is rated R.
- U.S. release
- January 15, 2027
- Where
- Theaters
- Streaming / digital
- Not announced
- Runtime
- TBA
- Rating
- R
About River
River is a survival slasher written and directed by Joshua Giuliano in his feature debut, starring Jane Levy, Jessica Rothe, Max Mattern and Dane DiLiegro. Estranged siblings reunite after their father dies, and while scattering his ashes at a remote river they are hunted by a masked figure. Universal releases it only in U.S. theaters on Friday, January 15, 2027.
- Directed by: Joshua Giuliano
- Cast: Jane Levy, Jessica Rothe, Max Mattern, Dane DiLiegro
- Distributor (per Wikidata): Universal Pictures
How to watch River
River is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately, and we add them here once they are confirmed.
Common questions
When does River come out?
River opens only in theaters on Friday, January 15, 2027, per Universal Pictures. It was earlier dated April 17, 2027.
Is River coming to Shudder or streaming?
It is a Shudder Original Production, but a streaming date has not been announced. It goes to theaters first.
Who is in River?
Jane Levy, Jessica Rothe, Max Mattern and Dane DiLiegro star. Joshua Giuliano wrote and directed it.
Sources
Update history
- Page added from Universal's official release date.
