‘The Life of Chuck’ Will Likely Hit PVOD Mid-July and Hulu by November

The Life of Chuck, a new film directed by Mike Flanagan and based on a Stephen King story, premiered in limited theatrical release on June 6, 2025, and expanded widely on June 13. Starring Tom Hiddleston as the titular character, the film explores the emotional and existential journey of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz, portrayed at various ages by Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, and Cody Flanagan. The ensemble cast also features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill.

Neon, the film’s distributor, typically follows a six-week theatrical window before releasing films via premium video on demand (PVOD). Based on this pattern, The Life of Chuck is expected to be available on PVOD around July 15, 2025. This estimation follows Neon’s previous PVOD release trends with films like Longlegs and The Monkey.

As for streaming, Hulu holds the exclusive SVOD rights due to an ongoing partnership with Neon. However, films generally arrive on Hulu several months after PVOD. Given past timelines, viewers can expect The Life of Chuck to stream on Hulu by mid-November 2025, although a later release in early 2026 is also possible. The precise date may depend on factors such as awards buzz or viewership performance. Currently, the film remains in theaters across the U.S.