Releases Saturday 1 August 2026 at 7:00 PM NZST (UTC+12)
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.
New Zealand gets access early — being UTC+12 means you're among the first in the world when Netflix drops at midnight PT. Available on Netflix NZ with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Sat 1 Aug | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | ← You are here |
| 🇦🇺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 | 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 New Zealand?
El Cautivo releases on Netflix NZ at 7:00 PM NZST on Saturday 1 August 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 7:00 PM in New Zealand.
Is El Cautivo available on Netflix in New Zealand?
Yes. El Cautivo is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix NZ 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.