Releases Saturday 1 August 2026 at 3:00 AM ET (UTC-4)
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.
Canadian viewers get access at 3:00 AM ET / midnight PT — the same time as the US. Available on Netflix Canada 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 | See page → |
| 🇬🇧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 | ← You are here |
| 🇮🇳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 Canada?
El Cautivo releases on Netflix CA at 3:00 AM ET on Saturday 1 August 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 3:00 AM in Canada.
Is El Cautivo available on Netflix in Canada?
Yes. El Cautivo is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix CA 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.