A Haunting in Venice Release Date and Theatrical Window
The film premiered in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2023, and opened in the United States on September 15, 2023, according to 20th Century Studios and Disney's official release calendar. The theatrical window ran concurrently with major studio competitors before shifting to digital platforms within 45 days of the premiere. The release strategy targeted the holiday ghost-story season, aligning with the film's Agatha Christie source material and ensemble cast.
Box office tracking services reported the film earned approximately $135 million globally during its theatrical run, with domestic grosses accounting for a significant share of the total. International markets, particularly in the UK and Australia, contributed strong opening-weekend figures. The performance positioned the movie as a mid-tier theatrical release for the 2023 fall season, outperforming comparable mystery adaptations in its opening weekend.
Streaming Release and Home Entertainment Availability
Digital and Rental Windows
Following its theatrical exit, A Haunting in Venice became available for digital purchase and rental on major platforms, with streaming debut on Disney+ in the United States shortly thereafter. The home entertainment release followed the standard 20th Century Studios distribution timeline, with physical 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions arriving in late 2023.
Disney+ subscribers in supported regions gained access to the film as part of the platform's rotating catalog, while transactional video-on-demand providers listed the title for purchase or rental across connected TV devices. The streaming availability expanded internationally as Disney+ launched in additional territories, aligning with the company's global content distribution strategy.
Production Details and Franchise Context
Director, Cast, and Source Material
Kenneth Branagh directed the adaptation from a screenplay by Michael Green, reprising his role as Hercule Poirot from the 2022 predecessor. The cast includes Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, and Tina Fey, with production design recreating a Venetian palazzo setting. The film adapts Agatha Christie's 1969 novel "Hallowe'en Party," marking the second installment in Branagh's Poirot film series.
Production took place at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom, with location filming in Venice, Italy, to capture the atmospheric canal and architecture central to the story. The project was financed and distributed by 20th Century Studios, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, which handles global theatrical and streaming distribution through its content division. The film's development was announced alongside the first Poirot adaptation, leveraging the Christie estate's catalog for franchise expansion.