You can watch Possible Love two ways in the US: it opens in select theaters on October 23, 2026, and then streams worldwide on Netflix starting November 6, 2026. On Netflix it goes live at 12:00 a.m. PT (3:00 a.m. ET) and is included with any subscription, so the only decision for most US viewers is whether to catch it on a big screen first or wait a couple of weeks for the stream.
That two-step rollout is deliberate: Possible Love is a prestige awards title, and the short theatrical window is what makes it eligible for the season ahead while Netflix handles the wide release. Here is the full breakdown of dates, times, and cost — and why this particular Korean drama is worth putting on your radar now rather than letting it slip past.
Where and when to watch Possible Love in the US
- In theaters: select US theaters (alongside the UK, Japan, and Canada) beginning October 23, 2026.
- On Netflix: globally, including the US, on November 6, 2026.
- Netflix start time: 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on November 6, following Netflix’s standard worldwide release clock.
If you want to see it as intended — it runs roughly two hours and 45 minutes (about 164 minutes) — the theatrical run is the earlier and more immersive option. If you would rather stay home, the Netflix date is only two weeks later and costs nothing beyond your existing plan.
How much does it cost?
In theaters, you pay the price of a standard movie ticket, which varies by chain and city. On Netflix, there is no rental or premium surcharge: Possible Love is part of the regular catalog, so it is included on every plan from the ad-supported tier up to the ad-free tiers. Once it is live on November 6, you simply search the title and press play.
What is Possible Love about?
The film follows two married couples from opposite ends of the economic ladder whose lives become entangled. Mi-ok and her laid-off husband, Ho-seok, are pulled into the orbit of Ye-ji, a documentary filmmaker, and her businessman husband, Sang-woo, when Mi-ok agrees to take part in Ye-ji’s documentary. What begins as a filmmaking arrangement gradually exposes the fault lines of class, work, and longing running beneath both marriages. It is a quiet, character-driven drama rather than a plot-heavy thriller — the kind of film that rewards patience.
Why the awards buzz matters
This is director Lee Chang-dong’s first feature in eight years, since 2018’s Burning, and it arrives with the kind of pedigree that usually signals a long awards run. Possible Love won the Silver Lion — the Grand Jury Prize — at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, along with the FIPRESCI critics’ prize, after a world premiere on September 6 that drew a reported six-minute standing ovation. For a filmmaker who works slowly and rarely, that reception cements his status as one of world cinema’s most respected voices.
Who stars in it?
The cast is a reunion of major Korean talent, led by Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, alongside Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung. Lee co-wrote and co-produced the film in addition to directing.
A quiet win for US streamers
Here is the practical reason to bookmark this one: subtitled Korean dramas that are not full-blown genre hits tend to get lost in the shuffle of US streaming coverage, even when they are among the best-reviewed titles of the year. Possible Love is exactly that — a Venice-decorated drama that most American “what to watch this week” lists will underplay. Netflix is leaning in, too, using the win to bring Lee’s earlier films — including Burning, Secret Sunshine, Peppermint Candy, and Green Fish — to the platform worldwide, so a single evening with the new film can turn into a full director retrospective.
New to Lee Chang-dong? Where to start
You do not need any homework to follow Possible Love — it stands on its own. But if the Venice win makes you curious about the director beforehand, Burning (2018) is the natural entry point and the film that introduced many international viewers to his work; it, too, is heading to Netflix as part of the studio’s worldwide push. Watching it first is a good way to calibrate expectations: Lee’s films are deliberate and emotionally precise rather than fast-moving, so going in knowing his rhythm helps.
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Frequently asked
Is Possible Love on Netflix in the US?
Yes. It streams worldwide, the US included, starting November 6, 2026. It also plays in select US theaters from October 23, 2026.
What time does it drop on Netflix?
12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on November 6, 2026, in line with Netflix’s standard global release time.
Do I have to see it in theaters?
No. The theatrical run is optional and earlier; the Netflix stream arrives about two weeks later at no extra cost on any plan.
Is it in Korean with subtitles?
Yes. It is a Korean-language film; check the audio-and-subtitles menu on Netflix for the subtitle and any dub options available on your account.
How long is it?
About two hours and 45 minutes (roughly 164 minutes).
