Werewolf by Night is Marvel’s first holiday-themed special that’s based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Exploring the supernatural forces at work in the Marvel universe, it is a unique addition into the MCU, which is mostly known for its superheroes and extraterrestrial or magic-using supervillains.
With Marvel Studios’ Werewolf by Night, there’s a notable genre departure for Marvel – an intriguing venture that’s worth checking out. And seeing that it’s not often that we get a horror-themed special from them, it’s high time to delve into MCU’s monsters and monster hunters in Werewolf by Night. Find out how to watch the special as it drops on streaming TV in October, just in time for the Halloween season.
What’s in this Guide?
Werewolf by Night is Marvel preview
After their leader’s death, a secret group of monster hunters emerge on a dark and somber night to perform a strange and macabre memorial. The memorial involves every monster hunter present to participate in a mysterious and deadly competition to gain a powerful relic.
As it turns out, the hunt is also bound to bring a dangerous monster. One remarkable monster hunter in the group is Jack Russell, also known as Werewolf by Night, because he can’t control his transformations into werewolf form during three nights on a full moon.
Bringing in exemplary combat skills, he also knows his way around occult and supernatural forces. The character’s first appearance was in 1972’s Marvel Spotlight #2. Marvel’s upcoming TV special will mark his screen debut. He was created by Roy Thomas, Jeanie Thomas, Gerry Conway, and artist Mike Ploog.
It’s still unclear how Werewolf by Night will fit into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, though it’s worth noting that the original comic book series marked the debut of Moon Knight. In the comic books, Jack Russell also encountered other Marvel characters that included Ghost Rider, Morbius, and even Iron Man.
Werewolf by Night trailer
You can watch the Werewolf by Night trailer below.
Werewolf by Night release date
Officially announced last August 2021, Marvel’s first Halloween-themed special arrived on streaming TV on 7th October 2022. It premiered on Disney Plus.
| Movie | Running Time | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Werewolf by Night | 52 mins | 7.2/10 |
Which streaming services show the new Marvel special?
In Werewolf by Night, Marvel departs from its usual genre, making this special an intriguing addition. Fortunately, every Marvel Studios content streams exclusively on Disney’s streaming service.
We’ve listed some of the most prominent streaming services below so it’s easier for you to keep track of every streaming platform that offers the TV special. If it becomes available elsewhere, the information below will be updated.
| Streaming Services | Werewolf by Night |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Werewolf by Night online in Australia?
To watch the new television special, new customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $13.99 and $139.99, respectively. In addition to Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and National Geographic content, Disney Plus offers the Star channel more content that’s catered to adult audiences. Being a Disney Plus exclusive, the movie isn’t available on free-to-air.
Stream Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus
To watch Werewolf by Night, Disney Plus Australia offers full access. New customers will need to sign up for an account to access the streaming service and its rich catalogue of content.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream movies on several screens. Disney Plus allows users to stream on up to four screens at the same time for the monthly price of $13.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $139.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $12 per month.
With its catalogue of Marvel movies and shows, it’s about time to join Disney Plus. You can also check out our Disney Plus review to know more about the service and its features.
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Werewolf by Night MCU cast
The new television special is headlined by Gael García Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle) as the titular character. Laura Donnelly (The Nevers) also joined the cast as Elsa Bloodstone.
Other movies on Disney Plus
The Disney Plus library is home to a huge range of best Disney Plus shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and to the best documentaries here and abroad, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Thor: Love and Thunder, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness and many more. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Disney Plus below so there’s always something to search and watch while you wait for the premiere of Prey.
Streaming devices for Disney Plus
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream TV shows and movies on Disney Plus at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Foxtel: Yes – Foxtel iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Fetch TV: Yes
