The Legend of Ochi is one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, with the film having an original release date of February 28, 2025 before being pushed back to April 25, 2025. The new release date has finally arrived, and here is the best way to see The Legend of Ochi.

The Legend of Ochi comes from director Isaiah Saxon, with it acting as his feature film debut. The movie is set in a secluded island village whose inhabitants live in fear of a mythical species known as the ochi. Although the island's children are trained to hate the ochi, one young girl befriends a baby ochi. She goes on a quest to reunite the ochi with its family while the other humans attempt to "rescue" her.

The Legend Of Ochi Releases In Theaters On April 25, 2025

After Being Delayed From February

A24 has given The Legend of Ochi an exclusive theatrical release starting on April 25, 2025. The movie begins its wide release on this date, with some theaters also having Thursday night preview showings on April 24. Thus, fans who are eager to see The Legend of Ochi need to head to theaters first. Check local listings and theaters to find suitable The Legend of Ochi showtimes that work for the PG-rated film running 1 hour and 35 minutes long.

Find Showtimes For The Legend of Ochi

Theatrical showtimes from Friday, April 25, onward can be found via the links below:

When Will The Legend Of Ochi Release On Streaming?

It Should Release On Max

A shepherd looking over picturesque mountains in The Legend of Ochi

The Legend of Ochi will start its life in theaters, although many audience will most likely wait until the film hits streaming. Since The Legend of Ochi is an A24 release, it will probably land on Max when it releases. Based on A24 releases from 2023 onward, the studio's movies release on streaming an average of 134.9 days after their theatrical runs start. Based on this, The Legend of Ochi is projected to release on Max in September.

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When Will The Legend Of Ochi Release On Digital?

Based On Previous A24 Movies

Helena Zengel with Ochi on her shoulder in The Legend of Ochi

Before The Legend of Ochi releases on streaming, it should become available for rental and purchase on digital marketplaces. Based on the same data, A24 films release on digital an average of 53.7 days after their theatrical releases. If this holds true for this film, The Legend of Ochi will most likely release on digital near the middle of June.

The Legend of Ochi
Release Date
April 25, 2025
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Isaiah Saxon

WHERE TO WATCH

Writers
Isaiah Saxon
Producers
Joe Russo, Louise Lovegrove, Mike LaRocca, Richard Peete, Jonathan Wang, Traci Carlson, Angela Russo-Otstot