When & How to Stream ‘The Equalizer 3’

THE EQUALIZER 3, Denzel Washington, 2023
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Denzel Washington has finalized his run as Robert McCall in The Equalizer 3, the final installment of The Equalizer franchise, and is now available to buy or rent.

The three films are based on the 1980s television series starring Edward Woodward as McCall, a retired intelligence agent. His strong sense of justice, combined with a mysterious past, brings him into often dangerous situations where he must defend the innocent. The show ran from 1985 until 1989 and has spawned not just the Equalizer films starring Washington but a series reboot starring Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall.

The Equalizer 3 follows McCall as he attempts to reconcile situations from his past and live a quiet life in Italy. However, his past always catches up with him, and he returns once again to save his friends from the mafia. The film brought back not only Washington but also Richard Wenk and Antoine Fuqua, who worked on the first two films, as the screenwriter and director. The film also stars David Denman, Sonia Ammar, and Dakota Fanning.

Where can I watch ‘The Equalizer 3’ now?

The Equalizer 3 premiered in theaters on September 1, 2023. It is still currently playing in theaters across the country. You can also rent or buy The Equalizer 3 on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube. Go to Fandango to find tickets at your local movie theater.

When can I stream ‘The Equalizer 3?’

THE EQUALIZER 3, poster, Denzel Washington, 2023

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Currently, the final installment in the series is not available for streaming. It will likely stream on Netflix sometime in late 2023 or early 2024 due to a recent deal struck by Sony and Netflix. New films often stream a few months after being available to rent or buy.

Where can I watch the first two ‘Equalizer’ films and television shows?

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The Equalizer (2014), starring Washington, is available to stream on STARZ, with the option to add it through Hulu and Prime Video. The Equalizer 2 (2018) is available to stream on Hulu.

The 1980s Equalizer series is not currently available to stream. The 2021 Equalizer series starring Queen Latifah is currently airing season three on CBS. You can watch new episodes on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. Other seasons are available on CBS, Paramount+, The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Vudu, or Apple TV.

Will ‘The Equalizer 3’ be available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray?

THE EQUALIZER 3, from left: Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington, 2023

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Yes, it will be available to purchase on 4K UltraUD, Blu-ray, and DVD starting on November 14, 2023.