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Emil and the Detectives

2026MovieFamilyAdventure

Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and…

DirectorDavid Dietl
WriterAntonia Scheurlen
ProducersTobias Timme·Sebastian Werninger

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Release date for theatres
September 24, 2026

Emil and the Detectives is set to release on September 24, 2026 and isn't in cinemas or streaming yet. Streaming usually follows about 6–8 weeks after release (estimated around November 12, 2026).

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Cast · Directed by David Dietl

NPNicholas Jonah Peter
Nicholas Jonah Peter
Emil
MSMerlin Sandmeyer
Merlin Sandmeyer
Max Grundeis
LL
Lara Toni Lüdders
Pony
KK
Kilian Kasa
Gustav
BP
Bela Louis Plass
Dienstag
AB
Ai Vy Bui
Anh
CMCamille Moltzen
Camille Moltzen
Jason
UWUrsula Werner
Ursula Werner
Renate Tischbein
LHLuise Heyer
Luise Heyer
Anna Tischbein
TW
Timo Weisschnur
Zuber
ASAnna Stieblich
Anna Stieblich
Mrs. Jacob

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Emil and the Detectives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Emil and the Detectives?

Emil and the Detectives isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Emil and the Detectives on Netflix?

No, Emil and the Detectives is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Emil and the Detectives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Emil and the Detectives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives for free?

Emil and the Detectives isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Emil and the Detectives?

Emil and the Detectives 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 November 12, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.