On Friday the 13th, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions have taken the opportunity to release a horror film of their own on the unofficial horror holiday: “Firestarter.” Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, this new update finds Zac Efron stepping into the role of the father of a young daughter who develops pyrokinesis.
But as the moviegoing world has shifted significantly since the pandemic, “Firestarter” isn’t exactly getting the most traditional of releases. Read on for everything you need to know about how, when and where to watch the “Firestarter” remake.
Is “Firestarter” in theaters or streaming?
Both! “Firestarter” was released Friday, May 13 in theaters but is also streaming exclusively on Peacock on the same day.