Wonka: Streaming release date and where to watch in Australia


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After hitting the theatres in late 2023, Wonka is now streaming in Australia.

Timothée Chalamet stars as the young chocolatier in the new Wonka movie exploring the titular character’s origin story. With Wonka now available on demand on subscription streaming, here’s everything to know about the new musical that’s already brought Chalamet his third Golden Globe nomination.

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Where is Wonka streaming in Australia?

With Warner Bros. Pictures distributing the film, Wonka is streaming in Australia via BINGE, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now. It follows in the footsteps of earlier Warner Bros. movies that Foxtel has licensing rights to stream, including The Batman, Joker, the Harry Potter films, and many more.

Meanwhile, you can watch the earlier film starring Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), available on Stan. Gene Wilder also portrayed the role in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, which you can watch on BINGE and Foxtel.

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Wonka streaming Australia release date

Big fan of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”? Chalamet’s portrayal of the beloved character is definitely a must-see. The new movie hit Australian theatres on 14 December 2023. 

If you haven’t seen it in the theatres yet, Wonka arrives on BINGE on 13 September 2024 and Foxtel and Foxtel Now on 14 September 2024. You can check the Foxtel TV guide to find Wonka showtimes on the platform.

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Fri, 13 Sep 2024Sat, 14 Sep 2024
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How to sign up to BINGE?

Wonka is streaming in Australia on BINGE. The older Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) is also available to watch here. To begin, you’ll need a subscription in order to access BINGE’s full catalogue.

There are three plans available when signing up, available on a monthly basis. First is the Basic (with ads) plan, streaming in HD on one screen at only $10 monthly. Next is the Standard plan, which allows streaming movies and shows on up to two screens in HD or 4K on selected content for $18/month. 

If you want to elevate your streaming experience with 4K and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription to Premium at $22/month. BINGE still offers a 7-day free trial for new customers.

To sign up, go to the BINGE website, select ‘New to BINGE? Click Here’ and follow instructions. After entering your email address and password, you’ll need to select a subscription type, and submit your payment information. There’s also a free trial to help you decide if you want to keep your BINGE plan.

How to sign up to Foxtel or Foxtel Now?

For streaming Wonka in Australia, Foxtel also screens the new film on Movies Premiere, which is part of the Movies HD bundle. You can add this package on top of the base Foxtel Plus bundle, the home of some of the most trending TV shows

To get started, choose a Foxtel entertainment plan you want to sign up for. The cheapest package is Foxtel Plus, which includes over 60 channels of drama, lifestyle, news, kids TV, music channels, and more. It even includes the Multiscreen feature to watch Foxtel on another screen via smart TV app or casting. 

You can also stream the new docuseries when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers. 

On the Foxtel Now website, select the ‘Start free trial’ button to get started. After the free trial, Foxtel Now plans start at $25 per month for the base Essentials pack, which includes LifeStyle. You can also choose to add more channels with premium packs: Drama Extra, Movies, Sport, or get everything with All Packs. 

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What is the plot of Wonka movie?

Young chocolatier Willy Wonka (Chalamet) aspires to open his own chocolate shop at the Galeries Gourmet. With nothing but his delectable inventions and unwavering willpower, he plans to take the chocolate world by storm. 

But introducing his chocolates to the masses proves to be tougher than expected, especially with the Galeries’ three main chocolatiers, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton), downright jealous of his creations. Fearing competition, they will stop at nothing to ruin Wonka’s chance of success. 

Fortunately, the friends he meets along the way also happen to be the kindest and most loyal supporters he could ever ask for, helping him achieve his dreams and eliminate every hurdle.

The arrival of an Oompa Loompa called Lofty (Hugh Grant) also changes Wonka’s life, encouraging him to never give up; that is despite the Chocolate Cartel, his mean-spirited former landlady Mrs. Scrubbit (Olivia Colman), and the Chief of Police (Keegan-Michael Key) conspiring to crush his dreams.

The movie is directed by Paul King (Paddington) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby.

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Wonka movie trailer

Here’s a preview of the new Willy Wonka movie.

Cast of Wonka movie

Initially, Donald Glover, Ryan Gosling, and Ezra Miller were all considered to play the lead role. Timothée Chalamet was finally cast in 2021. 

In addition to Chalamet, the ensemble cast also includes Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. Check out the complete cast of Wonka (2023) right here. 

  • Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka
  • Colin O’Brien as Young Willy Wonka
  • Calah Lane as Noodle
  • Keegan-Michael Key as the Chief-of-Police
  • Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth
  • Matt Lucas as Prodnose
  • Mathew Baynton as Fickelgruber
  • Sally Hawkins as Willy Wonka’s mother
  • Rowan Atkinson as Father Julius
  • Jim Carter as Abacus Crunch
  • Tom Davis as Bleacher
  • Olivia Colman as Mrs. Scrubbit
  • Hugh Grant as Lofty
  • Natasha Rothwell as Piper Benz
  • Rich Fulcher as Larry Chucklesworth
  • Rakhee Thakrar as Lottie Bell
  • Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Officer Attable
  • Simon Farnaby as Basil
  • Charlotte Ritchie as Barbara
  • Ellie White as Gwennie

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