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You better hold on tight, because Twisters (2024) is blowing into theaters this weekend. And this time, there are even more twisters. I guess that’s why they called the movie Twisters!
This stand-alone sequel to the popular 1996 disaster flick, Twister, is helmed by Lee Isaac Chung, the writer/director of the Oscar-nominated 2020 drama Minari. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos star as the film’s storm-chasing protagonists, who hunt down dangerous tornados in the name of science. It sounds like a pseudo-remake of the original Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
Even though you probably don’t need to have seen the first film in order to understand the second movie, it might enhance your enjoyment. Who knows? Maybe Helen Hunt will show up for a cameo. Plus, it’s a genuinely great disaster movie, and you’re guaranteed to have a good time.
Here’s what you need to know about where to watch Twister 1996, how many Twister movies there are, and what else you need to know about Twisters 2024.
Where to watch Twister 1996:
You can stream the original 1996 Twister movie on Max, free for anyone with a subscription. A subscription to Max, HBO’s streaming service, starts at $9.99 a month. Unfortunately, there is no Max free trial option at this time.
Don’t have a Max subscription? There are other ways you can watch Twister online. You can buy or rent a digital copy of the movie, on sites like Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Apple TV. The price may vary depending on which platform you use to purchase the film, but on Amazon Prime, Twister costs $4.99 to buy, and $3.79 to rent.
How many Twister movies are there?
There are a total of two Twister movies, if you include the new movie opening in theaters this week. Twisters (2024) is intended as a standalone sequel to the original 1996 Twister film.
Where to watch Twisters 2024:
Right now, the only way to watch the 2024 Twisters movie is in a movie theater. Twisters opens in theaters nationwide on Thursday, July 18. You can find a screening at a movie theater near you via Fandango.
Can I watch Twisters 2024 on streaming?
The 2024 Twisters movie is not yet available to stream. However, because Twisters is a Warner Bros. movie, we do expect that Twisters will stream on Max eventually. That likely won’t be until several months from now, so if you want to get swept away by the latest Twister movie, you should probably see this one in theaters.