How to watch Beast movie in Australia

In 2022’s Beast movie, Idris Elba plays a recently widowed husband who takes his two teenage daughters to a South African game reserve. But what starts as a family trip to heal and reconnect with his children becomes a dreadful story of survival after coming across with an apex predator with the pure intention to kill. 

After its theatrical run in Australia, Beast finally drops on streaming TV this month. Find out how you can watch the new survival thriller on demand with the information below.

Beast movie preview

Beast follows Dr. Nate Samuels and his daughters, Meredith and Norah, as they travel to South Africa and visit a game reserve managed by an old family friend, biologist Martin Battles. Their vacation quickly turns into a horrifying fight for survival when, while touring the reserve, they witness remnants of animal attacks.

Soon they encounter a massive rogue lion intent on proving that he’s king of the wild. Having survived ruthless poachers, the predator becomes even more unforgiving and merciless. 

Beast is directed by Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns, Everest) from a screenplay by Ryan Engle. It stars Idris Elba in the lead role with Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley, and Leah Sava Jeffries also joining the main cast. If you want to see Idris Elba fight a ferocious apex predator, this is just the movie you’ll want to see. 

Beast movie trailer

A B-movie bringing heaps of suspense and downright vengeance, you can watch the trailer for the film here. 

Beast release date Australia

The Beast movie was released in Australian theatres on the 25th of August 2022 via Universal Pictures. Those who wanted to stream the movie online were able to do so after it became available on pay-per-view.

As for other options, Beast 2022 will be available to watch online as part of a subscription with BINGE, which streams the movie from 31st March. Foxtel also broadcasts the film on Movies Premiere and later on demand on Foxtel Now on 1st April. For Beast showtimes on Foxtel, you can check their TV guide to confirm the time of the premiere, as well as the replays.

Movie	BINGE	Foxtel Now
Beast (2022)	31st March 2023	1st April 2023

What other streaming services are Beast on?

To watch Beast online, BINGE offers access from 31st March. Foxtel and Foxtel Now also streams the film the next day. As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming platforms to confirm Beast’s premiere on their service.

Streaming Services	Beast 2022 (US)
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
BINGE	Yes
Amazon Prime Video	TBA
Disney Plus	No
Paramount+	No
Apple TV+	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Free to air	No

How to watch Beast on Foxtel Now 

To watch the Beast movie, Foxtel will air the film via Movies Premiere. More than horror movies like this Idris Elba-starrer, Foxtel offers TV streaming with sports and drama channels for watching the latest trending shows. When signing up to Foxtel, new customers can enjoy Foxtel’s latest offers and deals.

Another great alternative is Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month.

It’s worth noting that you’ll need the Movies pack to access Foxtel’s movie channels.

How to watch Beast on BINGE

You can also stream the movie on BINGE now that the premiere date on the service is confirmed. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial so new customers can explore heaps of content before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free with no lock-in contract.

How to watch Beast with Telstra

Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free! 

Beast movie cast

Luther star Idris Elba headlines this new creature feature set in South Africa, starring alongside Sharlto Copley. Check out the complete cast of the movie below, as well as the characters they played.

Other movies on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Below are supported devices for streaming movies on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.