Wonka: Streaming release date and where to watch in Australia


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Timothée Chalamet stars as the young chocolatier in the new Wonka movie exploring the titular character’s origin story. While already released in the US, Wonka is just about to make its streaming debut in Australia. 

Ahead of Wonka streaming in Australia, 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 the Wonka movie streaming in Australia?

With Warner Bros. Pictures distributing the film, the movie is likely to launch on such streaming services as Foxtel Now and BINGE after its theatrical run. 

It’s supposed to follow 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 Foxtel Now, BINGE and Stan.

Gene Wilder also portrayed the role in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

As of this writing, Wonka is available to stream digitally on Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video Store, Fetch, and other similar platforms.

Streaming ServicesAvailable now?
Apple TVYes – Rent or buy
Google PlayYes – Rent or buy
Prime Video StoreYes – Rent or buy
FetchYes – Rent or buy
Telstra TV Box OfficeYes – Rent or buy
BINGETBA
Foxtel NowTBA
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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 is still showing in some cinemas. You can find the Wonka showtimes online to book your tickets now.

For watching Wonka online, it dropped on streaming in the US (via Max) on 8 March 2024. We’ve yet to know the streaming date in Australia but we can speculate that it’s going to arrive any time now.

Streaming release dateRun TimeIMDb
TBA1h 56m7/10
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What is the plot of Wonka (2023)?

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.

Wonka movie trailer

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

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Cast of Wonka (2023)

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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