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The Waking Dark - Episode 1

202612mMovieHorrorMysteryThriller

A writer. A task. A night to write the script of his dreams. The Waking Dark is a horror anthology in the tradition of The Twilight Zone; self-contained stories where the ordinary slips, quietly, into the weird, eerie and macabre. This is Episode I.

DirectorAnirudh Menon

WriterAnirudh Menon

ProducerAnirudh Menon

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Expected on OTT

around October 11, 2026

Released in cinemas on August 23, 2026. A prediction based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window — not a confirmed date. Get the WhichOTT app to be notified the moment it lands.

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Cast · Directed by Anirudh Menon

Zille Rehman

Sam

Zille Rehman

Studio Executive ( Voice )

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The Waking Dark - Episode 1 — streaming FAQ

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What is the OTT release date for The Waking Dark - Episode 1?

The Waking Dark - Episode 1 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 October 11, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.