The Thing Leaves Peacock in November 2026
John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror film, starring Kurt Russell as a pilot, is streaming on Peacock until it departs in November 2026.
John Carpenter's The Thing is leaving Peacock in November 2026, according to Collider. The 1982 sci-fi horror film is currently available to stream on the platform ahead of that departure.
The film stars Kurt Russell as a pilot and runs 109 minutes. It was produced on a reported budget of $15 million and grossed around $20 million worldwide on its original release.
Critics have since reassessed the film: it holds an 85% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The 2011 remake, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton, grossed around $31 million worldwide against a reported budget of $38 million and holds a 34% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Separately, Zack Snyder is planning a remake of Carpenter's Escape from New York.
Quick answers
When is The Thing leaving Peacock?
John Carpenter's The Thing leaves Peacock in November 2026.
What is The Thing's Rotten Tomatoes score?
The 1982 film holds an 85% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Thing?
Kurt Russell plays a pilot in the 1982 original.