Netflix Premieres “The Thursday Murder Club” Adaptation Worldwide

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2025 - Netflix today released its highly anticipated film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling novel The Thursday Murder Club, bringing the cozy crime saga to streaming audiences across the globe. The star-studded mystery, directed by Chris Columbus, follows four retirees who reunite each week to solve cold cases-and end up entangled in a pair of murders that bridge past and present.

The film features Helen Mirren as ex-spy Elizabeth, Pierce Brosnan as former union activist Ron, Ben Kingsley as psychiatrist Ibrahim, and Celia Imrie as nurse Joyce, supported by Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, and Richard E. Grant. The plot weaves together the 1973 murder of Angela Hughes with contemporary killings of a contractor and a businessman, culminating in shocking revelations of hidden motives and justice served.

Viewers worldwide can stream The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix as of today at the following times:

Midnight PT
3 a.m. ET
8 a.m. BST
9 a.m. CEST
12:30 p.m. IST
4 p.m. JST
5 p.m. AET
7 p.m. NZDT

Critical reception launched alongside the premiere. The Los Angeles Times praised the ensemble’s chemistry and Columbus’s warm direction, noting that “fans will enjoy the company of the cast” despite narrative streamlining. The New York Times lauded Mirren and Brosnan’s performances and highlighted the film’s seamless blend of heart and suspense, calling it a “congenial delight” for audiences seeking a modern whodunit.

As Netflix expands its foray into the mystery genre, The Thursday Murder Club joins recent hits like the Knives Out films, reaffirming the streamer’s investment in sophisticated, character-driven crime stories that appeal to viewers worldwide. Subscribers can watch the full film beginning now with a standard plan starting at $7.99 per month or an ad-free subscription from $17.99 per month.