I spent some time figuring out where you can actually watch Friendship, that new Tim Robinson movie with Paul Rudd. Here’s what I found as of early June 2025.
Theaters Only for Now
Right now, Friendship is only playing in cinemas. No streaming, no digital rental—just theaters. It did a small release starting May 9, 2025, then expanded around May 23. If there’s a big chain near you (AMC, Regal, Cinemark, that kind of thing), check their site or Fandango for showtimes.
- Limited release: began May 9, 2025
- Wider release: May 23, 2025
- Where to look: Fandango, Atom Tickets, your local theater’s website
Apple TV / iTunes (Soon, Hopefully)
If you search Apple TV right now, you’ll see a placeholder for Friendship. No purchase or rent buttons yet. That usually means it’ll land there after its theatrical run—probably sometime in July or August, if past A24 titles are any guide. Keep an eye on Apple TV to buy or rent once the theaters window closes.
Nothing on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Disney+
None of those big subscription services have it. A24 usually sends its stuff to Max, so don’t expect to find it on Netflix or Disney+ any time soon.
Max (HBO Max) Later This Year
Based on how A24 movies have rolled out before, it should show up on Max a few months after the theater run. If all goes typically, look for it around September 2025. No official date yet, but that’s a safe bet if you already pay for Max.
Other Digital Platforms (When It’s Ready)
Places like Amazon Prime Video (the “buy/rent” section), Google Play, and YouTube Movies will get it once the theatrical window is over. Until then, they won’t have it. When it does drop, you’ll see it across all of those.
Quick Summary
- Theaters only: May 9 (limited) → May 23 (wider)
- Apple TV / iTunes: Coming after theaters (watch for July/August)
- Subscription services: Not on Netflix/Prime/Hulu/Disney+
- Max (HBO Max): Likely around September 2025
- Other VOD stores: Available to buy/rent after theaters window ends
So if you really want to see Tim Robinson torment Paul Rudd on the big screen, head out to a theater. If you can’t make it, plan on digital once the run ends, or wait until it hits Max this fall. If anything changes—like an early streaming drop—I’ll update, but for now, cinemas are the only option.
