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The “Pay-1” pipeline between Sony Pictures and Netflix continues to be distributed. Following its emotional dramatic performance late last year, the Australian homecoming drama passenger It is expected to officially make its streaming debut on Netflix US this April.
while one The exact release date is still TBD in April 2026 (Due to changes Netflix has made behind the scenes that have made it difficult to pin down a release date), the film is expected to headline the Netflix “Pay-1” library for this month. We expect to know the exact date in the coming days or weeks, so stay tuned to this post Our full April 2026 list. This addition only applies to Netflix US and a few other regions around the world as the global Sony deal doesn’t start until 2027.
arrival of passenger The ongoing Sony Pictures output deal marks another major addition to the Netflix library. Netflix has been the primary beneficiary of Sony’s diverse 2025/2026 theatrical slate. Subscribers have recently experienced a steady stream of Sony-licensed content, including the historical thriller nuremberg (starring Russell Crowe), action-packed Sisu: Path of Revengeand blockbuster horror sequels 28 years later: Bone TempleWill end at the end of March. As always, the film will be available on Netflix for 18 months and will be ad blocked for those on the tier.
From Australian outback to global screen
Written and directed by Academy Award nominee bruce beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, breaker morant), in the movie it was Initial theatrical release on October 9, 2025. Produced by Ambience Entertainment and filmed in the stunning landscapes of Western Australia – from Fremantle to the Swan Valley – the film was the centerpiece of the Australian Spring Cinema Season before being picked up for international distribution by Sony Pictures Releasing International.
film stars Luke Bracey (celebrate holidays) as Stephen Seery, a successful opera stage designer whose high-flying European life is disrupted by his mother’s terminal illness. Returning to his dusty hometown, he finds his world-weary father (the great brian brown) and its land sister (Susie Porter) Living a life that he no longer recognizes.
However, due to its limited release, reviews of the film are not widely available. Currently has 5.3/10 on IMDb. The Guardian gave the film Rating 2/5 stars, saying that the film was dialogue-heavy and had some good performances.
Cast of ‘The Travellers’
- Luke Bracey as stephen
- brian brown as fred
- Susie Porter as nikki
- nicholas hammond as Charles Kennelworth
- celia massingham as jenny
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