James Cameron's The Abyss Becomes Tubi Streaming Hit
The 1989 film ranks No. 10 on Tubi's most-watched list, years after the British Board of Film Classification banned it in the U.K.
James Cameron's 1989 film The Abyss has become a streaming hit on Tubi, currently ranking as the tenth most-watched movie on the platform, according to movieweb.com.
The 139-minute film's appearance on Tubi's top-10 list marks a renewed audience for the underwater sci-fi title, which first premiered in theaters on August 9, 1989.
Three years after that original release, the Special Edition arrived for a limited theatrical run before disappearing from circulation. In 2024, deals were finalized for a 4K release and theatrical screenings of The Abyss, followed by streaming on Disney+ in select territories.
After The Abyss arrived on Disney+ in the U.K., the British Board of Film Classification banned it, forcing Disney+ to remove it from its library. The RSPCA had long fought to keep the rat-revival scene out of versions shown in the U.K. and called for its removal when the film arrived on streaming.
The Abyss holds a 75% critics' rating and an 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Quick answers
Where can I stream The Abyss?
The Abyss is currently available on Tubi, where it ranks as the tenth most-watched movie on the platform.
Why was The Abyss removed from Disney+ in the U.K.?
The British Board of Film Classification banned the film in the U.K., forcing Disney+ to remove it from its library.
When did The Abyss originally come out?
The Abyss premiered in theaters on August 9, 1989.