Colony (2026)
Korean · Action / Horror · 123 min
★ 8.1 Solid 1,173 ratings
Released Aug 28, 2026
Page updated Oct 19, 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it; critics are split.
Audience★ 8.1 from 1,173 ratings on TMDB
LovedCriticsFrom published reviews
Mixed
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Colony is available to rent or buy in Canada on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. No subscription carries it yet.
What the audience says
Colony has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean films never see. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 1,173 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 123 minutes. It had its theatrical run in Canada — check back here for its streaming arrival.
A love-it-or-hate-it reception, right down the middle. The audience isn't buying the reviews — they rate it far higher. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 2h 3m on it?
2h 3m of Korean action, leaning horror. It's rent-or-buy only in this market, which makes it a decision rather than a background watch.
Don't watch this if…
- you're only watching what your subscriptions already cover — this is rent-or-buy only
- you want something everyone agrees on — critics genuinely don't, on this one
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 1,173 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you were hoping a subscription you already have would cover it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 3m |
| Genre | Action / Horror |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Yeon Sang-ho
Cast

Gianna Jun
Kwon Se-jeong

Koo Kyo-hwan
Seo Young-cheol

Ji Chang-wook
Choi Hyun-seok

Kim Shin-rock
Choi Hyun-hee

Shin Hyun-been
Kong Seol-hee

Go Soo
Han Kyu-seong
When is Colony coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Colony opened in theatres in Canada on Aug 28, 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. Korean releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Canada
Theatrical run ended — streaming arrival pending
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
Not on any streaming subscription yet — renting is the only way to watch it at home for now.
Availability as of Oct 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Colony worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences love it; critics are split. It rates 8.1/10 on audience ratings. A love-it-or-hate-it reception, right down the middle. 2h 3m of Korean action, leaning horror. It's rent-or-buy only in this market, which makes it a decision rather than a background watch.
Where can I watch Colony?
Colony opened in theatres in Canada on Aug 28, 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. Its streaming release hasn't been announced yet — check back soon.
When is Colony coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for Colony hasn't been officially announced yet. Korean releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
What language is Colony in?
Colony is a Korean film (Action / Horror).
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