Other Mommy Hits Digital Platforms November 10
The Jessica Chastain horror film, adapted from Josh Malerman's 2016 novel, arrives on digital platforms ahead of its December home media release.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Science Fiction

Universal's horror film Other Mommy releases on digital platforms on November 10, 2026, following its October 9, 2026 theatrical debut. The film, based on Josh Malerman's 2016 book Incidents Around the House, is set to follow with 4K and Blu-ray editions on December 29, 2026.
Why it matters
The film earned $108 million at the box office against a reported budget of around $19 million, a figure that signals strong commercial performance despite weak reviews. Its home media timeline gives audiences a second window to watch the title after its theatrical run.
Other Mommy earned $108 million at the box office on a reported budget of around $19 million. The film holds a 19% critics' score and a 48% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the source does not specify how long its digital window will last.
The players
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain is an Academy Award-winning American actress known for dramatic and genre work, and she plays both Ursula and the doppelganger entity in Other Mommy.
Josh Malerman
Josh Malerman is an American author and musician whose 2016 novel Incidents Around the House is the source material for Other Mommy.
Universal
Universal is a major American film studio, a division of NBCUniversal, that distributes Other Mommy.
The details
The digital release includes three deleted scenes, an alternate car confrontation scene, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes, with the bonus content available only when purchased at participating retailers. Jessica Chastain plays both Ursula and the doppelganger entity at the center of the story.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Other Mommy opens in theaters.
November 10, 2026: Other Mommy releases on digital platforms.
December 29, 2026: Other Mommy releases on 4K and Blu-ray.
Industry Dynamics
Other Mommy follows the conventional studio release sequence of a theatrical run, an early digital release, and a later 4K and Blu-ray edition. The film's $108 million gross against a roughly $19 million budget shows that modest-budget horror can still earn substantial box office returns.
Viewers can watch Other Mommy digitally starting November 10, 2026, and the digital edition's bonus material is available only when purchased at participating retailers. Those who prefer physical media can wait for the 4K and Blu-ray release on December 29, 2026.
The takeaway
For viewers planning to watch Other Mommy, the November 10, 2026 digital release offers the earliest at-home option, while the December 29 physical edition is the choice for collectors seeking the full set of extras. Comparing the mixed critical and audience reception with the film's box office performance can help set expectations before watching.
What happens next
Other Mommy releases on 4K and Blu-ray on December 29, 2026, with the physical edition expected to include the same bonus content available digitally.
Further reading
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