Releases Saturday 1 August 2026 at 5:00 PM AEST (UTC+10)
A Spanish-language thriller in which a hostage negotiation goes terrifyingly wrong, plunging the people on both sides of the crisis into a psychological battle with no easy way out.
Australian east coast viewers (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) get access at 5:00 AM AEST — a great early-morning release. Perth gets it at 3:00 AM AWST, and Adelaide at 4:30 AM ACST. Available on Netflix AU with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Sat 1 Aug | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Sat 1 Aug | AEST (UTC+10) | Netflix AU | ← You are here |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Sat 1 Aug | BST (UTC+1) | Netflix UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Sat 1 Aug | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Sat 1 Aug | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Sat 1 Aug | IST (UTC+5.5) | Netflix IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Sat 1 Aug | SAST (UTC+2) | Netflix ZA | See page → |
What time does El Cautivo come out on Netflix in Australia?
El Cautivo releases on Netflix AU at 5:00 PM AEST on Saturday 1 August 2026. Sydney: 5:00 PM AEST · Adelaide: 4:30 PM ACST · Perth: 3:00 PM AWST Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 5:00 PM in Australia.
Is El Cautivo available on Netflix in Australia?
Yes. El Cautivo is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix AU subscribers from Saturday 1 August 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does El Cautivo have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is El Cautivo about?
A Spanish-language thriller in which a hostage negotiation goes terrifyingly wrong, plunging the people on both sides of the crisis into a psychological battle with no easy way out.
What language is El Cautivo in?
El Cautivo is in English.