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Get the app to be notifiedCast · Directed by Redge Mahaffey
Roddy Piper
Lieutenant Edward Ganz
Trevor Goddard
Captain Ramsey Travis
Stacie Randall
Commander Morgan Lopez
Holly Fields
Lieutenant Rebecca Poole
Veronica Bird
Lieutenant Maria Souza
Gage Sheridan
Lieutenant Commander Linda Benson
Redge Mahaffey
Lieutenant Commander "Doc" MacFee
A.T. Smith
President Ryan
Nancy Daly
Baba Moore
Liz Noone
Dr. Greene
Tara-Beth Conolly
TV Reporter
Michael Davis
Chief Wilson
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First Encounter — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams First Encounter?
First Encounter isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.
Is First Encounter on Netflix?
No, First Encounter is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.
Is First Encounter on Amazon Prime Video?
No, First Encounter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch First Encounter for free?
First Encounter is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.
What is the OTT release date for First Encounter?
First Encounter hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 28, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.