Watchmen is back with a new, animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s 1986-1987 graphic novel chronicling the lives of outlawed superheroes embroiled in a murder mystery with apocalyptic stakes. IGN’s Watchmen: Chapter 1 review called it “a labor of love that avoids some of the pitfalls of prior adaptations while revealing a few of its own.”
If you’re wondering how and where you can watch Watchmen: Chapter 1, take a look at the info below.
Where to Watch Watchmen: Chapter 1 – Streaming
Watchmen: Chapter 1 is now available to rent/buy on-demand as of August 13; it’ll be available on disc beginning August 27. To find where you can stream or purchase the movie, check out the sites below:
Rent/Buy (Digital)
Prime VideoApple TVFandango at Home
Buy (Physical)
What Is Watchmen: Chapter 1 About?
Watchmen: Chapter 1 is the first of a new, two-part adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s seminal graphic novel published between 1986 and 1987. Here’s the official synopsis from Warner Bros.:
In an alternate world history shaped by superheroes, once-celebrated “costumed adventurers” have been banned by a society disenchanted with vigilantism. Now, in 1985, the murder of The Comedian, a hero-turned-government operative, draws the attention of Rorschach, the last of the outlawed vigilantes. Rorschach’s investigation embroils his retired colleagues, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias, in conflict with their pasts, with each other and in a mystery that threatens their lives and a world on the brink of war.
Watchmen: Chapter 1 Cast
Watchmen: Chapter 1 was written by J. Michael Straczynski. It was directed by Brandon Vietti and stars the following actors:
Matthew Rhys as Dan Dreiberg/Nite OwlKatee Sackhoff as Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk SpectreTitus Welliver as Rorschach/Walter KovacsTroy Baker as Adrian Veidt/OzymandiasAdrienne Barbeau as Sally Jupiter/Silk SpectreCorey Burton as Captain MetropolisMichael Cerveris as Jonathan Osterman/Dr. ManhattanRick D. Wasserman as Edward Blake/The Comedian
Watchmen: Chapter 1 Rating and Runtime
Watchmen: Chapter 1 is Rated R for violent content and some graphic nudity. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 23 minutes including credits.
Watchmen: Chapter 2 Release Date
The second part of Warner Bros. new Watchmen adapation will be released in 2025. A specific release date has not yet been announced.
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