The Denis Villeneuve masterpiece Arrival has been hailed as one of the best science fiction films of this century due to its philosophical and sophisticated themes, emotional resonance, and Amy Adams' terrific performance.
You might be in the mood to rewatch (or perhaps even watch for the first time) the acclaimed movie and relive Louise Banks' investigation on how she can communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Fortunately, we have a guide on where you can stream the movie.
Where to Watch Arrival
Arrival is currently available to stream on major platforms, allowing you to watch the acclaimed movie anytime at your convenience.
As of this writing, here are the streaming platforms where you can watch the 2016 masterpiece:
- Where Arrival is Streaming in the US: Paramount+
- Where Arrival is Streaming in the UK: Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema
There are other ways to make sure you can watch your favorite shows and movies, even if they're not available in your country, through a VPN.
How to Use a VPN to Watch Arrival
A VPN doesn’t just protect your privacy; it also expands your streaming options by bypassing geo-restrictions. This means you can unlock exclusive shows and movies that aren’t available in your region. Some of the top VPN services for streaming include:
- ExpressVPN – The king when it comes tos lightning-fast speeds and highly reliable connections.
- NordVPN – Excels in speed and works seamlessly with platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
- Surfshark – A cheaper option, offering unlimited device connections without compromising performance.
Of these, ExpressVPN is one of our personal favorite choices for streaming due to how easy it is to change location, which we know as we've tried it ourselves. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to getting started:
- Sign Up – Subscribe to ExpressVPN and download the app on your preferred device.
- Connect – Open the app and connect to a server in your chosen location (e.g., the US or UK).
- Stream – Head to your favorite streaming platform, sit back, and enjoy uninterrupted access to movies like Arrival.
Is There a Sequel to Arrival?
No sequel was made to Arrival, but the film ended up being nominated at the Oscars in eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Sound Editing (which it won).
The film has also been hailed by linguistic experts due to its accurate portrayal of discovering languages and creating hypotheses.
Villeneuve would end up moving on to other projects such as Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune trilogy. Recently, he was confirmed to direct the next James Bond movie.
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