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The Thing

6.320111h 43mRMovieHorrorScience FictionMystery

When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that…

DirectorMatthijs van Heijningen Jr.

WriterEric Heisserer

ProducersEric Newman·Marc Abraham

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

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The Thing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thing?

The Thing isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Thing on Netflix?

No, The Thing is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Thing on Amazon Prime Video?

The Thing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Thing for free?

The Thing isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Thing?

The Thing is currently the latest film in the Thing Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Thing?

Yes — The Thing (1982) comes before The Thing in the Thing Collection.

Is The Thing part of a trilogy?

No — The Thing is part of the Thing Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Thing Collection?

There are 2 films in the Thing Collection: The Thing (1982) and The Thing (2011).