U.S. release classifications
U.S. theatrical
Jul 31, 2026
Limited U.S. theatrical / screenings
Jul 31, 2026
U.S. digital / streaming
Nov 24, 2026
Movie Intelligence
The Samurai and the Prisoner
Rating 7.7/1016 votes
Leak Intelligence
1 of 4 formats detectedDetected formats
Watch Leaks first recorded WEB on Nov 12, 2026.
Largest early lead · WEB
12 days before US digital
Key milestones
Complete historyJul 31, 2026
- US theatrical release
Nov 12, 2026
- First WEB detected12 days earlyNov 12, 2026, 3:22 AM EST
Nov 24, 2026
- US digital release
What these detection statuses mean
CAM means a cinema recording, WEB means a digitally sourced copy, standard Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray are separate disc-sourced first detections. A missing detection does not prove a copy is unavailable elsewhere. Dates are compared by Eastern calendar day against available US release dates, with research filling missing dates. Same-day dates do not establish a precise sequence without an official release time. Monitored source addresses and download links are never published.
Cast & creators
US release schedule
theatrical
Jul 31, 2026
digital
Nov 24, 2026
Blu-ray
Not announced
4K UHD
Not announced
US dates only. Blu-ray appears only with a verified physical-release benchmark.
Leak Intelligence
1 of 4 formats detectedDetected formats
Watch Leaks first recorded WEB on Nov 12, 2026.
Largest early lead · WEB
12 days before US digital
Key milestones
Complete historyJul 31, 2026
- US theatrical release
Nov 12, 2026
- First WEB detected12 days earlyNov 12, 2026, 3:22 AM EST
Nov 24, 2026
- US digital release
What these detection statuses mean
CAM means a cinema recording, WEB means a digitally sourced copy, standard Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray are separate disc-sourced first detections. A missing detection does not prove a copy is unavailable elsewhere. Dates are compared by Eastern calendar day against available US release dates, with research filling missing dates. Same-day dates do not establish a precise sequence without an official release time. Monitored source addresses and download links are never published.
Movie details and overview
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.
2026 · 2h 27m · Drama, History, Mystery
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki, Ryota Miyadate, Tasuku Emoto
Full release & detection timeline
Release Intelligence
Release & Leak Timeline
US release dates and Watch Leaks first detections, shown in chronological order.
US Theatrical
Jul 31, 2026
Official US release date
- Next chronological day
WEB Leak
Nov 12, 2026
12 days before US digital
- Next chronological day
US Digital
Nov 24, 2026
Official US release date
Timeline summary
The Samurai and the Prisoner's WEB leak was detected on Nov 12, 2026, 12 days before the Nov 24, 2026 US digital release.
CAM Leak: No CAM leak was detected before the WEB leak.
Blu-ray Leak: No US Blu-ray release date is currently listed; Blu-ray monitoring remains active.
Detailed first-detection record
Leak Intelligence
Leak Detection History
Watch Leaks detections for this title, shown in chronological order.
Detected
Leak Type
Quality
Official Release
Release Gap
Detected
Nov 12, 2026, 3:22 AM EST
Leak Type
WEB LEAKQuality
WEB-DL
US Official Release
Nov 24, 2026
Digital
Release Gap
12 days early
Release Intelligence
Release & Leak Timeline
US release dates and Watch Leaks first detections, shown in chronological order.
US Theatrical
Jul 31, 2026
Official US release date
- Next chronological day
WEB Leak
Nov 12, 2026
12 days before US digital
- Next chronological day
US Digital
Nov 24, 2026
Official US release date
Timeline summary
The Samurai and the Prisoner's WEB leak was detected on Nov 12, 2026, 12 days before the Nov 24, 2026 US digital release.
CAM Leak: No CAM leak was detected before the WEB leak.
Blu-ray Leak: No US Blu-ray release date is currently listed; Blu-ray monitoring remains active.
Detailed first-detection records
Leak Intelligence
Leak Detection History
Watch Leaks detections for this title, shown in chronological order.
Detected
Leak Type
Quality
Official Release
Release Gap
Detected
Nov 12, 2026, 3:22 AM EST
Leak Type
WEB LEAKQuality
WEB-DL
US Official Release
Nov 24, 2026
Digital
Release Gap
12 days early
Release Context
U.S. & International Release Details
Limited screenings and digital launches are distinct release types. Available US release dates are used for comparisons; additional research fills missing stages. International dates provide context, not proof of a detected copy's origin. Blu-ray and 4K UHD require edition-specific evidence.
Explore U.S. release details and international comparisons
MOVIE WEB
US pre-release · International release active
12 days early vs US
US Digital Release
Nov 24, 2026
First Detected
Nov 12, 2026
Earliest Known International Digital
Nov 6, 2026
Official digital release was already active in 1 other market before this detection.
Asia-Pacific · 1 market
JapanNov 6, 2026
International comparisons use available regional release records and may be incomplete. Release timing alone cannot establish where an unauthorized copy originated.
Official US releases
theatrical
Jul 31, 2026
digital
Nov 24, 2026
Theatrical → Digital116 days
Full release records and window metrics
Official Release Intelligence
Release Milestones
US theatrical and digital dates are shown when available. Blu-ray/UHD dates require verified comparable physical editions.
US digital release · 2026-11-24
Theatrical · US
Jul 31, 2026
→
Digital · US
Nov 24, 2026
Region
Release
Date
Certification
Region
United States
Release
Theatrical
Date
Jul 31, 2026
Certification
—
Region
United States
Release
Digital
Date
Nov 24, 2026
Certification
—
Release Windows
Window Metrics
United States: Theatrical → Digital
116 days
Jul 31, 2026 → Nov 24, 2026
Official Release Intelligence
Release Milestones
US theatrical and digital dates are shown when available. Blu-ray/UHD dates require verified comparable physical editions.
US digital release · 2026-11-24
Detailed official release records
Theatrical · US
Jul 31, 2026
→
Digital · US
Nov 24, 2026
Region
Release
Date
Certification
Region
United States
Release
Theatrical
Date
Jul 31, 2026
Certification
—
Region
United States
Release
Digital
Date
Nov 24, 2026
Certification
—
Release Windows
Window Metrics
United States: Theatrical → Digital
116 days
Jul 31, 2026 → Nov 24, 2026