Daniel Day-Lewis Returns: Netflix Sets Anemone Release Date

Prestige drama Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, locks a Netflix date, set to stream after its Peacock run.

Daniel Day-Lewis stepped away for eight years after 2017's Phantom Thread, then strolled back in 2025 with Anemone. Now his return performance is about to be a whole lot easier to find at home.

So, what is Anemone?

It is the feature directing debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, Daniel Day-Lewis's son. Father and son also co-wrote the screenplay. That combo alone would have raised eyebrows, but pairing it with a three-time Oscar winner coming out of retirement turned the film into a genuine curiosity piece in 2025.

Where to watch it and when

Anemone is set to land on Netflix in the U.S. on March 28, 2026. If you missed its first lap through theaters and streaming, here is the quick path it took:

• Limited theatrical release: October 2025
• Streaming premiere on Peacock: November 28, 2025
• Netflix U.S. release: March 28, 2026

Why the move to Netflix now

Universal has a U.S. licensing pipeline that routes its major live-action and animated titles (and Focus Features releases) to Peacock first for a brief exclusive run, then over to Netflix for a longer window. Anemone is following that exact path, which is why it is resurfacing this spring for a wider streaming audience.

Short version: if you were waiting to see how Day-Lewis picked his moment to un-retire — and how he and his son work together on screen and on the page — the Netflix window is your shot.

More as it develops.