It's been 14 years since the show about a mobster walking into a therapist's office cut to black. Since then, fans of The Sopranos have been hoping for a new movie set in that version of Newark's criminal underworld. We're about to get it. The Many Saints of Newark, a feature film that takes place before the events of The Sopranos, is coming soon. Here's everything you need to know to watch it.
The Many Saints of Newark Release Date and Time
The Many Saints of Newark will release on Friday, October 1, 2021. It will be available to stream on HBO Max at 12:01 a.m. PT.
Where to Watch The Many Saints of Newark
You have two options for watching the movie. The movie is coming to HBO Max on day one, so you can watch it from the comfort of your own home. It will be available for 31 days before leaving the streaming service. You'll need an ad-free subscription to view it.
The cost is $14.99 per month, and you can cancel at any time, though you might not want to, seeing as all of this year's Warner Bros. movies are coming to HBO Max on day one. That includes The Matrix Resurrection, Dune, and more. See below for the full list.
Alternately, it's also getting a theatrical release, so you can shimmy down to your local theater to see it. See showtimes here:
The Many Saints of Newark Trailer
What Is The Many Saints of Newark?
It's a Sopranos prequel movie, basically. It's set in 1967 during the riots of Newark. And while it features a young Tony Soprano (played by James Gandolfini's son Michael Gandolfini) as he's just getting into the mob business, the story is primarily concerned with the character of Dickie Moltisanti. That's Christopher Moltisanti's dad, for those who have seen the original show.
The Sopranos Complete Series Is Also on HBO Max
If you want to get caught up before watching the movie, you can stream the entire series of The Sopranos (all 86 episodes) on HBO Max. That, or you could just check out our list of 4 things to know before watching the Sopranos sequel.
Is The Many Saints of Newark Good?
That's the big question, isn't it? For starters, you can read IGN's The Many Saints of Newark review to see what our critic thought about it. Aside from that, it has received mostly positive reviews from critics, though perhaps not as positive as might be expected coming from the makers of one of the most classic TV shows of all time.
What is The Many Saint of Newark Rated?
It will surprise no one who has seen The Sopranos that The Many Saints of Newark is rated R. It got that rating thanks to "strong violence, pervasive language, sexual content, and some nudity."
Other Warner Bros. Movies Coming to HBO Max at Release
- Malignant – September 10, 2021
- The Many Saints of Newark – October 1, 2021
- Dune – October 22, 2021
- King Richard – November 19, 2021
- Matrix 4 – December 22, 2021
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