Releases Saturday 1 August 2026 at 9:00 AM SAST (UTC+2)
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.
South African viewers get access at 9:00 AM SAST — a morning release. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving time, so SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round. Available on Netflix South Africa 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 | 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 | ← You are here |
What time does El Cautivo come out on Netflix in South Africa?
El Cautivo releases on Netflix ZA at 9:00 AM SAST on Saturday 1 August 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 9:00 AM in South Africa.
Is El Cautivo available on Netflix in South Africa?
Yes. El Cautivo is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix ZA 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.