After a limited theatrical run earlier this year, A24’s Mother Mary is making its way to home audiences through digital platforms and streaming services. Starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, the David Lowery-directed drama generated considerable interest ahead of its release thanks to its high-profile cast, acclaimed creative team and original music. Now, following its theatrical window, the film is entering the next phase of its release strategy as it becomes available for home viewing.
For viewers looking to watch Mother Mary at home, the film first became available to rent or purchase on digital platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Following its premium video-on-demand (PVOD) release, the film is scheduled to make its subscription streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max through A24’s output agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, which brings the studio’s theatrical releases to the platform after their digital window.
Written and directed by David Lowery, whose previous films include A Ghost Story and The Green Knight, Mother Mary blends psychological drama with music, fashion and supernatural elements. Anne Hathaway stars as the titular Mother Mary, a globally famous pop star attempting to stage a comeback after suffering an onstage injury. Hoping to rebuild both her career and confidence, she reunites with her estranged former costume designer and close friend, Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel.
As the pair retreat to the English countryside to create a new stage costume, long-buried personal conflicts and unresolved betrayals begin resurfacing. Their reunion gradually evolves into an emotionally charged and increasingly surreal confrontation, giving the film its distinctive blend of character drama and psychological mystery.
The supporting cast includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and FKA Twigs, while the film’s music was created by an acclaimed team of collaborators. Original songs were co-written and produced by Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx, and FKA Twigs, reflecting the film’s strong emphasis on contemporary pop music and performance.
Although Mother Mary attracted significant attention ahead of its theatrical release, the film generated approximately $3 million worldwide against an estimated $20 million production budget. Its commercial performance has now shifted attention toward home entertainment, where many independent and auteur-driven films often reach a broader audience after their theatrical run.
The move to streaming also aligns with A24’s current distribution model, which combines a theatrical release with digital and subscription streaming windows. For many original films, the theatrical release establishes critical visibility before home platforms introduce the title to a wider audience that may have missed it in cinemas.
While Mother Mary divided critical opinion during its theatrical release, its arrival on HBO Max is likely to introduce the film to a larger subscription audience, particularly viewers drawn to visually ambitious, music-driven dramas and auteur filmmaking. With Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel leading an accomplished ensemble and David Lowery once again delivering an unconventional cinematic experience, Mother Mary now has the opportunity to find a broader audience beyond its initial theatrical release.
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