2025’s thriller Eden, starring Ana de Armas and Sydney Sweeney, among others, is now available to watch at home. Eden depicts a version of the true story about the European settlers of Florena Island, where conflict over resources led to the deaths of multiple residents. Eden also stars Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, and Daniel Brühl.
Sweeney and Brühl portray married couple Margret and Heinz Wittmer, who move their family to Florena, inspired by Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Law) and his partner Dore (Kirby) having apparently escaped modern civilization by doing the same. De Armas then arrives as the explosive Baroness, who upends the already tense situation, leading to the settlers turning on each other.
Following its theatrical release on August 22, Eden is now available on digital, with options to rent and purchase the film on platforms such as Amazon and Apple. It has not been confirmed when Eden might be available on streaming or which streamer this would be with.
What This Means For Eden
Eden had a disappointing box office run, somewhat surprising given that Oscar-winning director Ron Howard helmed the project and the A-list cast featuring several popular rising stars. There was no miraculous word-of-mouth to turn it into a sleeper hit, as the movie sits at 58% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes.
Thus, VOD is Eden‘s chance to become an at-home hit, though streaming would be preferable, as potential audiences might be more inclined to watch it if it were included with a subscription they’re already paying for. Moviegoers who did see Eden seemed to like it well enough, as it holds a 74% Popcornmeter, but it seemingly lacks widespread appeal.
Unfortunately, the problems that plagued Eden at the box office could remain at home. The stars’ other projects might drum up interest in seeing the movie, as both Kirby and Sweeney have had a busy year, but even these тιтles saw a mixed reception.
Our Take On Eden’s Digital Release
It seems likely that Eden is going to be gradually forgotten, in the grand scheme of things, having failed to have any kind of mᴀssive impact on the industry or the box office. It may see a short-lived boost on digital, but it will be overtaken by other options, especially those already on streaming.
Having seen Eden in theaters, I don’t feel any need to see it again. On the other hand, once Eden does get picked up for streaming, it could have a real renaissance. The survival thriller is an interesting talking point for its plot and its place in the actors’ careers, so hopefully, people will someday give it a chance.
