If you’ve spent any time lately scrolling through your apps looking for Steven Soderbergh’s latest spy flick, you’ve probably noticed something. It’s not just "somewhere" on the internet. Finding where Black Bag is streaming feels a bit like the espionage games Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett play in the movie itself—lots of dead ends and "wait, is it here?" moments.
Honestly, the roll-out was a bit of a curveball. You’d think a movie with a cast this stacked—we're talking Pierce Brosnan, Regé-Jean Page, and Naomie Harris—would be plastered on the front page of every service. But it’s not.
The short answer: Where is Black Bag streaming?
If you want to watch it right now without paying a per-view fee, there is basically only one destination. Black Bag is streaming exclusively on Peacock. Because the film was produced by Focus Features, it follows the standard pipeline for NBCUniversal properties. It hit theaters back in March 2025, did its time in the "premium video on demand" (PVOD) window where it cost twenty bucks to rent, and then finally landed on Peacock in May 2025.
If you don't have a Peacock subscription, you aren't totally out of luck. You can still find it on digital storefronts like:
- Apple TV (formerly iTunes)
- Amazon Prime Video (to buy/rent, not as part of the Prime membership)
- Fandango at Home (the artist formerly known as Vudu)
- Google Play Movies
Expect to shell out about $5.99 for a rental or $14.99 to own it for good in 4K.
Why isn't it on Netflix or Max?
A lot of people get confused because Soderbergh has a history of jumping between studios. He’s done stuff for Netflix (High Flying Bird) and a bunch of projects for Max (Let Them All Talk, Kimi). But Black Bag belongs to Focus Features.
In the current streaming wars, "who owns the studio" is everything. Since Universal owns Focus, and Peacock is Universal’s house, that’s where the toys stay. Unless there is some massive licensing shift in late 2026, don't expect to see it on Netflix anytime soon. It’s a bummer if you’re already paying for five other services, but that's just the landscape right now.
Is it actually worth the watch?
Soderbergh is a "one for them, one for me" kind of director. This feels like a "one for me" that accidentally became a "one for them" because it's so stylish.
The plot is tight. Michael Fassbender plays George Woodhouse, a guy who is essentially a human lie detector. He’s tasked with finding a mole within the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The problem? His wife, Kathryn (played by Cate Blanchett), is the prime suspect.
It’s basically a high-stakes version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith but with way more anxiety and fewer explosions. Most of the movie’s tension comes from a single dinner party. Imagine sitting across from your spouse, knowing one of you is a traitor, while trying to pass the salt. It’s awkward. It’s brilliant.
Quick facts for the trivia nerds
- Director: Steven Soderbergh (using his usual pseudonyms for cinematography and editing).
- Writer: David Koepp (the guy who wrote Jurassic Park and Panic Room).
- Runtime: A refreshing 94 minutes. No three-hour bloat here.
- Box Office: It actually underperformed in theaters, making about $43 million against a $60 million budget. This is why the streaming push has been so aggressive—they need those Peacock eyeballs.
International viewers: A different story
If you are reading this from outside the United States, your "where is Black Bag streaming" answer might be different. In the UK and parts of Europe, SkyShowtime or Sky Go are the usual suspects for Focus Features titles. In some regions like Australia, it has popped up on Binge or Foxtel Now.
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Always check your local "JustWatch" or similar aggregator because international licensing is a mess of paperwork and regional contracts that change every month.
How to get the best experience
If you’re going to watch it, do yourself a favor and watch it in 4K. Soderbergh shot this with specific digital textures that look a bit "mushy" in standard HD. If you’re streaming on Peacock, make sure you have the "Premium Plus" tier to get the highest bitrate.
Also, pay attention to the score by David Holmes. It’s propulsive and weirdly jazzy, which keeps the pace moving even when the characters are just staring at each other over wine glasses.
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Next Steps for Watching:
- Check your subscriptions: If you have Instacart+ or certain JetBlue statuses, you might actually have Peacock for free without realizing it.
- Rental vs. Subscription: If you only want to see this one movie, it’s cheaper to do a one-month Peacock sub ($7.99) than to rent the movie for $19.99 on Amazon. Just remember to cancel the auto-renew.
- Physical Media: If you're a collector, the "Collector's Edition" Blu-ray released in mid-2025 is still floating around on Amazon and includes a few behind-the-scenes looks at how they filmed that central dinner scene.