Summary
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another movie, and there are different options for where to watchTrap. After delivering a successful adaptation inKnock at the Cabin, the accomplished director returns to making original thrillers with his 2024 film.Trapstars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a dad who takes his daughter to the concert of her favorite pop star. But, he learns that the concert is a trap to catch a local serial killer known as “The Butcher” - withTrap’s trailersgiving away the first “twist” that Cooper is the wanted killer.
Thanks to the excellent marketing campaign and the general interest that comes withevery M. Night Shyamalan movie, anticipation forTrap’s release is high. In an era where streaming has become more prominent, his movies remain strong theatrical performers that drive in audiences eager to experience the next shocking M. Night Shyamalan twist and avoid further spoilers. That should be true forTrapas well, although audiences will have the option to watch it in theaters and at home over time.

M. Night Shyamalan returns to Warner Bros. forTrap’s release, with WB distributing the movie to theaters around the world. The film’s theatrical release begins on August 21, 2025, which was the film’s original release date before WB delayed it by one week and moved it back up later on.The PG-13 thriller boasts a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes, and it is not playing in premium formats like IMAX. Anyone wanting to avoid spoilers for another Shyamalan twist will need to see the next movie in Josh Hartnett’s renaissance in theaters.
Find Showtimes For Trap
Theatrical showtimes from Friday, August 2 onward can be found via the links below:
When Will Trap Release On Streaming?
Trap Will Stream On Max
There is no confirmed streaming release date forTrapat the moment, but it is known that the movie will be released on Max at the appropriate time thanks to the Warner Bros. connection. Based on previous WB releases, it is possible to project when Shyamalan’s movie will come to streaming. The studio’s average gap between theatrical and streaming releases is roughly 78 days. If that timeline is applied to this film, thenTrapcould be released on Max in October 2024.
When Will Trap Release On Digital?
Warner Bros. Has Not Confirmed A Date
The chance to watchTrapat home without a streaming service subscription will be possible once the movie comes to digital. Warner Bros. has yet to announce when this will happen, but the studio typically makes its films available on PVOD services in after about a month of playing in theaters. It is most likely thatTrapshould release on digital in September 2024, but it could still happen in August if the box office performance is not great. Even ifTrapbecomes a major box office hit, its digital release in September is still likely.
