When Can You Watch ‘Hit Man’ Starring Glen Powell on Netflix

Director, producer, and screenwriter Richard Linklater has a consistently incredible filmography, whether it’s his gorgeous Before trilogy, the bombastic comedy/musical School of Rock, or the award-darling Boyhood. When it comes to the latest Linklater release, millions of eyes are always fixed. This would once again be the case when his latest outing, Hit Man, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Receiving almighty praise, including from Collider’s own Ross Bonaime who described it as a “hilarious, sexy gem”, the movie would go on to become the biggest purchase of TIFF 2023, with Netflix paying a healthy $20 million for the distribution rights. In the subsequent months, as time ticked away before fans could finally sit and indulge in Linklater’s latest project, plenty of first-look trailers, promotional images, and even an exclusive clip were released. This marketing led to an almighty buzz that has stayed consistent right through until the movie’s debut. With that in mind, and with its arrival in the world now right around the corner, here is exactly how you can watch and stream Hit Man.

Editor’s Note: This piece was updated on June 6, 2024.

Is ‘Hit Man’ on Netflix Yet?

If you’re not a fan of going to the theater, fear not, as Hit Man will be heading to streaming following its limited theatrical release. On June 7 at 3:01 am EST, Hit Man will exclusively land on Netflix, joining the great list of other content already on the platform, as well as the highly anticipated second part of Bridgerton‘s third season just 6 days later. Hit Man joins an eye-catching list of movies coming to streaming and VOD in the first week of June, including the likes of Godzilla Minus One on June 1 and Under Paris on June 5. You can click the link below to visit the movie’s landing page on the streaming service.

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For fans of Glen Powell, a subscription to Netflix has lately been a must. There’s also the Shakespeare-inspired romantic-comedy Anyone But You, in which Powell starred alongside Sydney Sweeney, which officially landed on the streamer on April 23. Other Glen Powell titles on Netflix include Set It Up, Sand Castle, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Pie Society, and Richard Linklater‘s Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.

For those without a subscription who will need one in time to see Powell’s chiseled jawline meet the beautiful Adria Arjona, here is a handy guide to Netflix’s subscription options.

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When Did ‘Hit Man’ Come Out?

Hit Man debuted in select theaters across North America on May 24, 2024. This date was a big day for US moviegoers, with both the latest installment in one of modern cinema’s best-loved franchises, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Mark Dindal‘s The Garfield Movie also releasing on May 24. When the movie does arrive on streaming, it will still be available to watch in theaters, perfect for those who would prefer to indulge in the action comedy on the big screen.

Is ‘Hit Man’ Still in Theaters?

Despite being purchased by Netflix, Hit Man will first face the big screen, receiving a limited theatrical release across the US. This format is nothing new for Netflix, with the likes of Martin Scorsese‘s The Irishman, David Fincher‘s The Killer, and Bradley Cooper‘s Maestro, all given the same treatment.

Sadly, the recent trend of underperformance at the Box Office has left some movies and their fans underwhelmed, with the likes of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga failing to meet expectations. For this reason, the team behind Hit Man will be pleased they chose to release both in theaters and on streaming, despite director Linklater’s admission that he found it difficult to sell the projects to the “traditional” film studios.

Find Showtimes for ‘Hit Man’

To help you find the perfect place to purchase your Hit Man tickets, here are some handy links.

Watch the Trailer for ‘Hit Man’

Set to the tune of Santa Esmeralda‘s cover of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” a terrifically apt choice for this movie, the most recent Hit Man trailer was released in April and can be watched above. Showcasing both Powell and Arjona with frightening amounts of chemistry, this trailer oozes the style and sophistication that comes with the hitman fantasy, but also the slice of comedy that is Gary Johnson’s real life.

In a separate stroke of marketing genius, Netflix recently released a phone number, (717) 4-HITMAN, that fans could dial and receive a brilliantly witty response. On the other end of the line is a host of hitmen to hire, with each of them played by Powell. Of course, this is just a clever joke, but it does give a neat insight into the movie’s plot, as well as the attitude of its protagonist.

What Is ‘Hit Man’ About?

An official synopsis for Hit Man reads:

“Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Preternaturally gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities to catch hapless people hoping to bump off their enemies, Gary descends into morally dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to one of those potential criminals, a beautiful young woman named Madison (Adria Arjona). As Madison falls for one of Gary’s hit man personas — the mysteriously sexy Ron — their steamy affair sets off a chain reaction of play acting, deception, and escalating stakes. Co-written by Linklater and Powell and inspired by an unbelievable true story, Hit Man is a cleverly existential comedy about identity.”

In an interview with Collider, director Linklater discussed the movie’s plot and how it is somewhat of an unconventional film compared to his back catalog. He said:

“Yeah, this one was kind of different for me, if anyone wants to look too closely. It’s a little more plotty, there’s twists and turns, and I felt like, “I’m in a genre here. I’m trying to deliver in the film noir genre and the screwball comedy.” This is very plotty, and it turns, and we’re manipulating the audience, so they have to be oriented in a certain way. So, it’s not my usual flow, but I mean, that was the fun challenge.”