Releases Saturday 1 August 2026 at 8:00 AM BST (UTC+1)
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.
UK viewers get access at 8:00 AM BST — a perfect morning drop. Available on Netflix UK with any standard subscription. British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) applies for releases between late March and late October.
| 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 | ← You are here |
| 🇺🇸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 United Kingdom?
El Cautivo releases on Netflix UK at 8:00 AM BST on Saturday 1 August 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 8:00 AM in United Kingdom.
Is El Cautivo available on Netflix in United Kingdom?
Yes. El Cautivo is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix UK 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.