Rachel McAdams highly rated survival thriller Send Help is now streaming — how to watch it at home
Evil Dead mastermind Sam Raimi has blessed us with a cheeky new thriller to obsess over in 2026. One of our most anticipated releases this year, Send Help marks Raimi's return to horror for the first time in over a decade. And it's officially headed to streaming.
Equal parts psychological thriller and dark comedy, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko calls Send Help a "totally twisted thrill ride" and a "gross and glorious good time." It stars a stellar Rachel McAdams in a role completely unlike anything you'd expect from her and an equally matched Dylan O'Brien (Twinless).
It hit theaters in January and scored unexpectedly high ratings. If you haven't seen it yet or you can't wait to see it again, now's your chance to watch Send Help — and all its gory, gloppy thrills — at home. Here's what you need to know.
What is Send Help about?
Send Help follows Linda Liddle (McAdams), a mousy, middle-aged office worker and Survivor lover who has a ton of unexpected skills. Bradley Preston (O'Brien) is her douchey boss who promotes one of his frat bros over her. When the plane crashes on their next business trip, leaving them stranded alone on a desert island, a dramatic reverse in power dynamics presents itself.
As Puchko puts it, it's a bit "Romancing the Stone meets Triangle of Sadness... meets Misery."
Check out the full trailer:
Is Send Help worth watching?
Send Help is the sleeper hit of the season you didn't know you needed. After raking in $94 million worldwide (on a $40 million production budget), it holds a 93 percent critic rating and 87 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes — pretty impressive numbers for an original horror comedy. It largely benefited from word of mouth.
Mashable's own film critic had only positive things to say about the latest Raimi film. "Watching Send Help, my stomach churned, my jaw dropped, my eyes bulged, and I threw my hands over my face a few times to guard from the gross explosion on screen," she writes. "Then I walked out cackling and giddy, because Send Help is not just one of the grossest movies I've seen in the last decade. It's also a rip-roaring, no-fucks-to-give good time."
Read our full review of Send Help.
How to watch Send Help at home
Send Help opened in theaters nationwide on Jan. 30, 2026. If you missed out, no biggie; it's now officially available to watch at home in a couple of different ways. As of May 7, 2026, you can buy it or stream it. See the details below.
Buy or rent on digital
The 20th Century Studios film officially made its at-home debut via video-on-demand retailers on March 24, 2026. You can purchase Send Help for your own digital library. The movie was also available to rent for 30 days, but has since disappeared. We'll be on the lookout for the rental option to return; it will likely cost $5.99.
Here are some quick links to buy the film on digital:
Apple TV — $9.99
Fandango at Home — $9.99
Google Play — $19.99 to buy
Prime Video — $9.99
YouTube — $19.99 to buy
Stream it on Hulu
Send Help made its streaming debut on Hulu on May 7, 2026. That three-month window from the theater to streaming is right on par with other 20th Century Studios films.
Hulu subscriptions start at $11.99 per month (thanks to a late 2025 price hike), but there are a few different ways you can save. We've rounded up the best ongoing Hulu streaming deals below.
The best Hulu streaming deals
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Best for students: Hulu Student
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Aside from the free trial, the only way you can get Hulu for free in 2026 is through T-Mobile's Go5G Next and Experience Beyond plans (you'll also get Netflix for free and Apple TV+ for $3). If you're already on one of these plans, head over to the T-Mobile promo page and choose "redeem now" to claim the offer. Just enter your T-Mobile number and account details to sign up for Hulu.