The Polar Express is available on several streaming and digital platforms, but options depend on your country and what subscriptions you have. It also often airs on cable TV channels during the Christmas season.
Streaming services
In the United States, The Polar Express is currently available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max), and it has also been listed on Hulu in recent guides. In some regions outside the U.S., it appears on Netflix (for example in Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries) or on local services like Binge (AU) or Now Cinema (UK).
Digital rental or purchase
If it is not included in a subscription where you live, you can rent or buy The Polar Express digitally from major stores. Common platforms include Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Vudu, where it is offered as a paid rental or purchase.
Live TV and cable
In the U.S., the movie typically airs multiple times in December on cable networks such as AMC and IFC, often in prime-time holiday blocks. If you have a live TV streaming service or cable package that includes those channels, you can also watch it there or via their on‑demand sections during the holiday period.
How to pick the best option
To find the exact options for your location, check an aggregator site (like JustWatch) and set your country, then search for “The Polar Express.” You can also search directly inside the apps you already subscribe to (Netflix, Max, Hulu, Prime Video) to see if it is included in your regional catalog.
