How to watch Wonka - is the movie available to stream online?
Will the movie become available to stream?
The smash hit Timothée Chalamet-led Wonka prequel from the makers of Paddington 2 has finally landed on digital platforms.
The musical film, which landed in cinemas in December and earned $151 million at the box office in its opening weekend, tells Willy Wonka’s backstory, with Chalamet starring as a younger version of the character, compared to a 38-year-old Wilder and a 42-year-old Depp.
Alongside Chalamet, Wonka stars Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa, as well as Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph and Mathew Baynton in supporting roles.
Joseph and Baynton, who play villainous chocolate makers Slugworth and Fickelgruber, respectively, previously spoke with RadioTimes.com about why Chalamet was perfect for the titular role.
Talking about what it was like to work with Chalamet, Joseph said: "I mean, he's a craftsman. He comes on, he's got all this stuff he's got to do, he's got to learn all these lines, he's got to learn all this choreography, he's got to sing, and he's also got to be the life and soul when he's as the character.
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"But Timothée never had a moment – you sort of almost expect it – where there was a bit, 'Oh, I can't do this any more, I've got to go off.'."
He continued: "He was always there available to us, laughing and sort of keeping it going, and then just crafting a character that feels like it's just him. Brilliant."
Baynton added: "Yeah, and there's not many people who can combine that skill set.
"You know, there are some parts that you could kind of cast any actor, right? But there are some where there are such specific demands that there's very few people who are going to be able to do all of those things to such an incredible standard. He's just an insane talent."
Wondering when you can watch the film from the comfort of your own home? Read on for everything you need to know about the film's digital release.
Where to watch Wonka in the UK
Wonka became available to watch on digital platforms in the UK on 22nd January.
You can buy the film for £19.99 or rent it for £15.99 from Prime Video, Microsoft Store, iTunes and other digital retailers.
In the US, the film became available to buy or rent on Tuesday 30th January.
Wonka is still available to watch in cinemas if you prefer the big-screen experience.
The film has been in the works with Warner Bros since late 2016, after the company acquired the rights to the classic character from the Roald Dahl estate.
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Will Wonka become available to stream?
Following its theatrical run, the Warner Bros movie will end up on Max, the platform formerly known as HBO Max, in the US.
A streaming release date is yet to be officially confirmed, but movies by Warner Bros typically tend to become available to stream within 30 to 45 days after theatrical release, meaning we could be looking at an early 2024 release.
Max isn't available in the UK, but Wonka will likely become available on Sky Cinema for fans on these shores.
Wonka DVD and Blu-ray release date
You can pre-order the film on on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in the UK ahead of its release on Monday 4th March 2024.
Wonka is showing in cinemas now. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight.
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