Jude Law's audacious survival thriller 'Eden' is finally heading to Netflix, providing the perfect cinematic escape for your holiday downtime. After its lukewarm theatrical run, the Ron Howard-directed film will be available for streaming on December 23, 2025.
If you didn't catch 'Eden' when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, or during its US theatrical release on August 22, 2025, now's your chance. The film, which later rolled out on PVOD and Prime Video, is finally landing on Netflix, bringing its uniquely wild story to a broader audience.
Set in the 1930s on the isolated Floreana island in the Galapagos, 'Eden' unfolds the tangled lives of utopian dreamers. Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his partner Dora's attempt at off-grid living is soon disrupted by a colorful cast of newcomers, including the flamboyant Baroness Eloise Bosquet de Wagner and her eclectic entourage, planning to build a hotel.
Complicating the tropical dream further is the arrival of Allan Hancock, adding more tension to an already volatile mix. With a stellar cast including Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Bruhl, and Felix Kammerer, the drama is as charged as the setting is idyllic.
“It’s a curious thing, this tug-of-war over paradise,” a Netflix spokesperson teased, hinting at the film's themes of ambition and survival.
Directed by Ron Howard and co-written with Noah Pink, 'Eden' is supported by a powerhouse team. Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder, Patrick Newall, and Stuart Ford joined Howard in producing the film, while Hans Zimmer lent his genius to the score. Despite its theatrical missteps, the film's mix of cinematic pedigree and star power promises intrigue.
While 'Eden' only garnered $2.5 million globally against its hefty $35 million net budget, its 57% Rotten Tomatoes score suggests a polarizing narrative. Yet, with a 73% audience rating, it's clear the film found its niche.
Whether you passed up 'Eden' during its PVOD window or ignored its launch on Prime Video in October, this Netflix debut might just be the perfect opportunity to dive into its gripping narrative. With Howard's directorial vision, Zimmer's compositions, and a lineup of A-list talent, 'Eden' offers an escape into a sun-soaked, tension-filled world at a time when holiday movie marathons are in full swing.