Netflix Confirms October Date
Netflix has announced that the Swedish dark comedy The Storm will premiere worldwide on 15 October 2026. Written and directed by Josephine Bornebusch, who also stars, the film follows a 45th birthday dinner that turns chaotic when a storm traps the guests and forces buried secrets into the open.
Tense Setting and Ensemble Cast
The story unfolds at a newly bought farm estate in northern Sweden. As the weather worsens, polished facades crack and raw emotions surface among the group. The cast includes Gustaf Skarsgård, Aliette Opheim, Filip Berg, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Rheborg, Christopher Wagelin, Sara Shirpey, Gizem Erdogan, Henrik Dorsin, Nils Wetterholm and Nicole Levin. Production comes from Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden.
What UK Viewers Can Expect
The film arrives as a single global drop, so UK subscribers can watch it the same day as everyone else. It sits alongside other recent Netflix originals that have performed strongly in Britain, giving viewers another option when browsing the UK library. We track new additions like this on our TV hub so you can see what else is landing soon.
How to Watch
Simply open the Netflix app or site on 15 October and search for The Storm. No extra cost applies beyond a standard subscription, and the title will be available in the UK from day one.
