UPDATE: The highly anticipated film Americana, featuring Sydney Sweeney and Halsey, is set to hit theaters across the U.S. on Friday, August 15, 2025. This Western-inspired crime thriller promises to captivate audiences with its unique storyline and strong performances.
Directed by Tony Tost and first premiered at the renowned South by Southwest Film Festival in 2023, Americana has received positive reviews and is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the summer movie season. The film follows Sweeney as Penny Jo Poplin, a waitress in South Dakota, who partners with military veteran Paul Walter Hauser to hunt for a rare Native American artifact known as a Ghost Shirt.
The stakes are high, as they aren’t the only ones searching for the artifact. With a strong supporting cast including Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, and Simon Rex, Americana is shaping up to be a must-see film this August.
As of now, Americana will only be available in theaters, and there is no set date for its streaming release. Moviegoers can find showtimes near them via Fandango. However, the film is produced by Lionsgate, which has a history of releasing films to streaming platforms after their theatrical runs.
Currently, Americana is not available on popular streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. While Lionsgate’s recent film Den of Thieves 2: Pantera launched on Netflix approximately two-and-a-half months post-release, there is no confirmation that Americana will follow the same path.
However, movie fans might get lucky. Due to a new agreement between Lionsgate and Amazon, it’s anticipated that Americana could eventually be available for purchase or rent on Amazon Prime Video following its theatrical debut. Subscribers may even gain access to the film for free, depending on the terms of the deal.
In addition, Lionsgate has extended its partnership with Starz, so there is potential for Americana to stream there later this year. Still, recent Lionsgate releases have not appeared on Starz quickly, creating uncertainty about the timeline for Americana.
“If you want to see Americana right away, you should go watch it in a movie theater,” a Lionsgate spokesperson stated.
As fans eagerly anticipate the film’s theatrical release, discussions around where it will stream next continue to grow. With the excitement building, Americana is positioned to become a talking point among movie enthusiasts this weekend.
Stay tuned for updates on Americana and its streaming options, as this story develops. Don’t miss the chance to experience this thrilling new film on the big screen starting this Friday!