When Will ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Be on Max?

Get ready, horror fanatics — because Evil Dead Rise is officially making its way into your living rooms. Warner Bros. has finally announced a streaming release date for the twisted supernatural flick.

Directed by Lee Cronin and starring Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan, Evil Dead Rise is the fifth installment in the film’s franchise. The original Evil Dead — which was released in 1981 — was followed by Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1992) and the 2013 reimagining, Evil Dead.

Out of all the films, Evil Dead Rise became the highest-grossing installment in the franchise, per Collider. So far, it has raked in a whopping $146 million at the global box office — and currently holds a 76% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

So, what’s all the hype over this new movie? What’s it about? And when can you stream it on Max? Luckily, we have you covered! Read on for more information.

What is the Evil Dead Rise plot?

Evil Dead Rise follows two estranged sisters — played by Sutherland and Sullivan — as their reunion is abruptly cut short by “flesh-possessing demons.” The story follows their battle for survival as they try to save their family from deadites, which are described as “undead parasitic demonic spirits that feed on the souls of living creatures and possess their bodies.”

When will Evil Dead Rise be on Max?

Good news! It won’t be much longer until you can stream Evil Dead Rise. The horror movie, which first premiered in theaters on April 21, is set to join Max — formerly known as HBO Max — on Friday, June 23. Plus, you can now catch up on the other four movies in the franchise, which are all currently streaming on the platform.

You can sign up for the Max for $9.99 per month with ads, $15.99 per month without ads, or get the ultimate ad-free package for $19.99 per month.