Emil and the Detectives (2026)
Emil and the Detectives opened in theatres in Germany on 24 Sept 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
FilmyChill score Too early — 2 audience ratings so far, no critics' verdict yet. How scoring works
What the audience says
Emil and the Detectives left our list before the numbers on this German film settled — too few votes for a firm verdict. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. It opened in theatres in Germany on 24 Sept 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of German family with an adventure streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you're watching alone and want more bite
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Adventure |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
David Dietl
Cast
When is Emil and the Detectives coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Emil and the Detectives opened in theatres in Germany on 24 Sept 2026. German releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 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 Germany
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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