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The Coen-verse is expanding on Netflix and is the second major film brought forward as part of Universal’s Pay-1 window. after the arrival of drive-away doll A few years ago the service, Ethan Coen’s latest solo directorial effort, Darling, don’t do it!It is now confirmed to be coming to Netflix US in February.
The film, which stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, was released in theaters last summer (August 2025) before enjoying an exclusive streaming window on Peacock. Now, thanks to the new “Pay-1B” output deal between Universal and Netflix (which officially began this month) M3GAN 2.0 and it is being followed how to Train Your Dragon And the latest Jurassic World movie ), is shutting down movie services.
we can confirm this Darling, don’t do it! Will be available to stream on Netflix US starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
This release is part of Universal’s updated licensing structure for live-action films. Previously, these movies would arrive on Prime Video after their initial Peacock release. However, by 2026, and as we first reported, Netflix has taken over that window. This means you have time till December 3, 2026 before the film releases.
What is Darling, don’t do it! About this?
written by ethan coen and his wife/creative partner tricia cookThe film has been described as a “dark comedy neo-noir” set in the sun-baked, dusty landscape of Bakersfield, California.
It centers on Honey O’Donoghue, a private investigator who is not at all good at her job. When she begins to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman, she finds herself drawn into a bizarre conspiracy involving a local cult-like church, a sleazy preacher, and a frustrated police officer.
The official summary reads:
“Honey O’Donoghue (Margaret Qualley) is a private investigator in Bakersfield, California. When she witnesses a crime, she is thrust into a violent and chaotic underworld, where she meets a dangerous cult leader (Chris Evans) and a mysterious woman (Aubrey Plaza) who may be her only ally.”
It must be said that the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. It currently sits at 45% on Rotten Tomatoes with unanimous reading“Uneven stakes and desperate measures result in a debacle this time for Ethan Coen, who tries to cast a wide net but will ultimately leave the audience saying, Honey, don’t do it.”
Who is in the cast?
Ethan Coen has assembled another impressive ensemble for this strange thing:
- margaret qualley (Maid) stars as the title PI, Honey O’Donoghue.
- Aubrey Plaza (white lotus) plays a police officer who gets into trouble with Honey.
- Chris Evans (knives out) plays against type as the villain, a charismatic cult leader.
- charlie day (It’s always sunny in Philadelphia).
- billy eichner (Brothers).
Will you see Margaret Qualley solving crimes in Bakersfield on February 3? Let us know in the comments below! For more on what’s coming to Netflix in February, keep it locked to What’s on Netflix here.