Say Goodbye to Joaquin Phoenix's Most Divisive Epic Before It Leaves Streaming

Ari Aster’s strangest, boldest, and most polarizing film is on the move again. Beau Is Afraid, his three-hour odyssey featuring his first collaboration with the iconic Joaquin Phoenix, is officially set to leave HBO Max on September 13. For fans and first-time viewers alike, that leaves just days to stream one of the most talked-about (and argued-about) movies of 2023 before it disappears into streaming limbo. While Aster’s 2023 feature was already infamous for dividing critics and audiences upon release, its sudden departure raises questions about where the surreal epic will end up next.