UPDATE: Oct. 25, 2024, 12:36 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the official streaming release details of 'Twisters,' as well as pricing changes for renting and purchasing the film on digital.
If the outrageously good soundtrack wasn't enough to catch your attention, perhaps cowboy Glen Powell will do the trick. Twisters spun into theaters over the summer and took the box office by storm. Now, the cow-flinging disaster flick is available to watch from the comfort of your home.
Similar to the 1996 classic Twister, the film follows Powell's character Tyler and Daisy Edgar-Jones' Kate as they chase gnarly storms like you've never seen. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Twisters is sort of a sequel, sort of a remake, and sort of a standalone story. Here's everything you need to know to watch the box office hit from your couch — including its official release date and the best streaming deals to save some money.
What is Twisters about?
Five years after giving up storm-chasing for a quieter life in meteorology, Kate Cooper (Edgar-Jones) is drawn back in for one last job (a la Bill Paxton's character in the original Twister). Her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos, Hamilton) drags her back to test a groundbreaking new storm-tracking system. They cross paths — and inevitably butt heads — with reckless YouTube star Tyler Owens (Powell), who's known as the "Tornado Wrangler." However, a difference in principles is the least of their concerns once the powerful twisters touch down. Chaos — and even a little romance — ensues.
Get a taste of the tornado flick in the official trailer below:
Is Twisters worth watching?
Like any film, whether Twisters is worth watching is completely subjective. The disaster flick has earned a 75 percent critic rating and 91 percent audience rating via Rotten Tomatoes, yet Mashable's own film critic called it "big and flashy, but not fun or frightening." Meanwhile, Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards thought it was a fun film, but was ultimately disappointed at the ending.
Twisters smashed expectations at the box office, earning $80.5 million its opening weekend. That's the same amount Oscar-winner Oppenheimer brought in during its opening weekend in 2023 and comes in as the third-biggest opening weekend for a film this year (behind Inside Out 2 at $154 million and Dune: Part Two at $82 million). It was only projected to generate up to $55 million on opening weekend, so Twisters has been a surprise success this season.
Read our full review of Twisters.
How to watch Twisters at home
Less than a month after its theatrical debut, Twisters made its video on demand debut on Aug. 13. Thanks to digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+, you can rent or purchase the film online. Keep in mind that with rentals, you'll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish once you start it. If you'd rather stream Twisters, keep scrolling for more information.
Here are some quick links to rent or purchase Twisters:
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Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
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Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
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Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
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Google Play — buy for $19.99
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YouTube — buy for $19.99
Is Twisters streaming?
Twisters is set to make its streaming debut on Nov. 15 on Peacock (as suspected). NBCUniversal owns Peacock, so it comes as no surprise that the movie will join the streaming platform alongside other recent Universal Pictures hits like Abigail and The Fall Guy.
The streamer recently raised its prices, with subscriptions now starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without ads. But luckily, we've found a few ways you can save some money — check out the best Peacock deals below.
The best Peacock streaming deals
Best long-term Peacock deal
If you can commit to Peacock long-term and pay for a year up front, it'll save you about 17%. A yearly subscription goes for $79.99 per year with ads or $139.99 per year without, which is essentially 12 months of streaming for the price of 10. Comparatively, a monthly subscription will run you $7.99 per month ($95.88 per year) or $13.99 per month ($167.88 per year).
Best Peacock deal for Xfinity customers
If you're an Xfinity customer and haven't checked your eligibility through your account, be sure to jump on that. Select customers can score a Peacock subscription for free. Here's a brief breakdown of who is eligible:
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Xfinity Internet users on the Gigabit or Gigabit+ plans can score free Peacock Premium (with ads) for two years (offer ends June 25, 2025).
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Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions on activating the offer.
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NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.
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New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.
Best Peacock deal for students
College students can snag a Peacock Premium subscription for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. All you have to do is prove your student status through SheerID and retrieve the unique promo code to secure the discount. Just remember that the code can only be used once (aka, don't share it with your friends).
Best Peacock deal for first responders
Just like students, first responders can score Peacock Premium for just $1.99 per month so long as they can verify their first responder status via SheerID. Just sign up using the unique promo code you receive and the price will drop down to $1.99 per month. Although the student discount is limited to a year, first responders who continue to meet verification qualifications can renew the deal annually. You'll just have to go through the process each time to receive a new promo code and secure the discount each year. Learn more about eligibility terms and requirements.
Best for Instacart users
As of Dec. 2023, Peacock and Instacart have partnered up to offer paid Instacart+ members a free Peacock Premium subscription. That's a $79.99 per year value for zero dollars. An Instacart+ account costs you $99.99 per year and includes free grocery delivery on orders over $35, lower fees, and credit back on eligible pickup orders, among other perks. Plus, the best part is that you get a two-week free trial to test things out. Definitely grab this freebie if you haven't yet. Better yet, wait until Twisters is released on Peacock to watch for free.
Best for JetBlue members
Through July 2025, JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 free TrueBlue points when they sign up for Peacock. If you have Mosaic status, you can get your first year of Peacock Premium for free (a $79.99 value). Read more about eligibility and terms over on Peacock's special offer page.
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