Releases Thursday 1 October 2026 at 5:00 PM AEST (UTC+10)
A Max prestige drama adaptation of David Grann's non-fiction book, following Henry Worsley's obsessive solo trek across Antarctica in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton — a journey into both physical extremity and the human need for purpose.
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, Thu 1 Oct | NZST (UTC+12) | Max NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Thu 1 Oct | AEST (UTC+10) | Max AU | ← You are here |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Thu 1 Oct | BST (UTC+1) | Max UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Thu 1 Oct | ET (UTC-4) | Max US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Thu 1 Oct | ET (UTC-4) | Max CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Thu 1 Oct | IST (UTC+5.5) | Max IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Thu 1 Oct | SAST (UTC+2) | Max ZA | See page → |
What time does The White Darkness come out on Max in Australia?
The White Darkness releases on Max AU at 5:00 PM AEST on Thursday 1 October 2026. Sydney: 5:00 PM AEST · Adelaide: 4:30 PM ACST · Perth: 3:00 PM AWST Max drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 5:00 PM in Australia.
Is The White Darkness available on Max in Australia?
Yes. The White Darkness is a Max Original and is available to all Max AU subscribers from Thursday 1 October 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does The White Darkness have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is The White Darkness about?
A Max prestige drama adaptation of David Grann's non-fiction book, following Henry Worsley's obsessive solo trek across Antarctica in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton — a journey into both physical extremity and the human need for purpose.
What language is The White Darkness in?
The White Darkness is in English.