Colony (2026)
Colony is in cinemas in the US now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Colony has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean films never see. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 805 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 123 minutes. It opened in theatres in the US on Aug 28, 2026 — 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, adults only. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Don't watch this if…
- you're watching with family — it's certified R
- you want something everyone agrees on — critics genuinely don't, on this one
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R and means it
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 805 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
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 |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Horror |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Yeon Sang-ho
Cast
When is Colony coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Colony is in its theatrical run in the US, released 2026-08-28. 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 the US
Availability as of Sep 17 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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