Blumhouse's $23 million psychological horror movie has finally been given a streaming date, almost three months after its theatrical run. Released in March 2025, the movie, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Sam Stefanek, grossed $23 million during its theatrical run, against a budget of $12 million. Mixed reviews for The Woman in the Yard often noted it as an inventive yet frustrating movie that failed to capture its early promise. But now the movie could get a new lease of life through the medium of streaming.
Per Bloody Disgusting, The Woman in the Yard has found a new home on streaming platform Peacock, and will . It will be the movie's streaming debut, after its theatrical release in the United States on March 28. There is no indication how long the movie might remain on the platform for, but it is another addition to Peacock's growing list of horror movie titles.
The Woman in the Yard may have had a muted reception when it was released in theaters, but streaming is the perfect chance for the movie to get a new lease of life. It may not have had a strong box office run, but it is the kind of movie that might be better received via streaming. This is why , and attract new audiences now that its theatrical journey has come to an end.
Horror movies often perform well on streaming, and given that Peacock is one of the rising stars of the streaming world, there is a chance the movie could be a success.
through their unexpected involvement with USA's The Rainmaker TV adaptation, and this could well generate more attention and interest in their titles. This is something that could help The Woman in the Yard start off strongly on Peacock, and it could even enter the viewership charts in its first week. The comfort and accessibility of streaming platforms could open the movie up to an audience that may not typically have chosen to watch it theatrically, and this might bring it new success.
While The Woman in the Yard might not match the success of other Jaume Collet-Serra movies, such as Carry-On, it has the potential to do well on Peacock. Horror movies often perform well on streaming, and given that Peacock is one of the rising stars of the streaming world, there is a chance the movie could be a success. A lot may depend on what else is trending or doing well on Peacock at the time of release, but could bounce back from lukewarm reception and stilted box office by becoming a runaway streaming hit.
Source: Bloody Disgusting
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