A high-stakes disaster drama starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Hudson, and based on real events, is gearing up for a fresh streaming run, giving Netflix viewers another chance to catch the intense survival story.
The film, powered by a star-studded cast and grounded in one of America’s worst offshore tragedies, has built a reputation over the years as an underrated but gripping watch.
Deepwater Horizon to stream on Netflix next month
Deepwater Horizon is set to land on Netflix on March 1, 2026, as part of the platform’s usual content shuffle (via What’s on Netflix). Films often cycle onto Netflix when short-term licensing windows open, giving the streamer a steady flow of familiar studio titles to keep the lineup fresh.
Directed by Peter Berg, the movie recreates the devastating 2010 blast aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The film zeroes in on the crew’s intense fight to survive as the offshore platform spirals into disaster.
The movie features Mark Wahlberg in the role of electronics technician Mike Williams, with support from Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, Gina Rodriguez, and John Malkovich. Producing duties were handled by Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Mark Vahradian, with backing from Lionsgate and Participant Media.
From a financial standpoint, the movie was produced on an estimated $110 million budget and pulled in roughly $121.8 million worldwide. It wasn’t a runaway theatrical smash, but the numbers were respectable, and the film later picked up stronger momentum through home viewing and streaming audiences.
Critics largely gave the film a thumbs-up for its edge-of-your-seat tension and big-screen spectacle. It currently sits at around 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and holds roughly a 7.1/10 score on IMDb. Reviewers especially highlighted the film’s grounded take on the disaster and Russell’s strong, no-nonsense performance.
With its Netflix debut around the corner, the movie is gearing up for a fresh wave of eyeballs, whether from viewers who skipped it in theaters or fans ready for another round of this gritty modern disaster ride.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.
