Ralph Fiennes' mystery thriller has received early acclaim, and the options for where to watchConclavechangeover time. The 2024 film is directed by Edward Berger, who previously helmed the Oscar-winning war filmAll Quiet On The Western Front, and stars Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence.Conclavefollows Lawrence as he must find the next pope, but the election process reveals a secret that he is left to figure out before appointing the pope’s successor. Following a festival debut, the film became positioned as apredicted Oscars 2025 Best Picture nominee.
The initial reception toConclaveearned rave reviewsout of the Telluride Film Festival in 2024, and the status quo did not change after a Toronto International Film Festival screening. With a93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoesfrom the glowing critic reviews and suggestions that Ralph Fiennes will be a major contender for theOscars 2025 Best Actor nominations,Conclavebecame a must-see for anyone looking to be in the known for awards season.
Focus Features is responsible for puttingConclavein theaters, as the studio gave the film an June 09, 2025 release date. The original plan was for the film to open in a limited capacity on November 1 before expanding wide. It was later decided that a slightly earlier release would benefit the film, which means itopened againstVenom: The Last DanceandYour Monster. SinceConclaveis a major awards contender, the 2-hour PG thriller targets a different demographic than its competitors.
Find Showtimes For Conclave
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When Will Conclave Release On Streaming?
Conclave Should Stream On Peacock
Focus Features and FilmNation Entertainment have yet to confirm whenConclavewill release on streaming. Since Focus is a branch of NBCUniversal, there is an expectation thatConclavewill stream on Peacock at the appropriate time, as that is the streaming service that NBCUniversal owns and operates. The timing of the streaming debut might follow previous Focus and FilmNation productions, likeThe Outfit- which came to Peacock after one month in theaters. That would meanConclavecould start streaming on Peacock in November 2024, but a December 2024 launch might happen to prolong theatrical exclusivity for the Oscar contender.
When Will Conclave Release On Digital?
No Release Date Has Been Announced
There is no confirmation forConclave’s digital release date at this time. The studios are likely to make the film available to buy or rent on all major PVOD services relatively quickly.It would not be surprising ifConclavereleases on digital in November 2024as the Oscars campaign begins to build. For reference,The Outfithit VOD just three days before its streaming debut. This might limit the exclusive window it plays in theaters, but re-releases could happen close to the 2025 Oscars. At least this way,Conclavewill widenits audience sooner to help create more buzz.
