A24’s Relentless Horror Masterpiece Is Landing on Free Streaming

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Florence Pugh smiling gently in Midsommar

Published Feb 22, 2026, 12:20 PM EST

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If you’ve been meaning to revisit one of the most emotionally brutal horror films of the last decade — or finally see what all the trauma discourse is about — here’s your chance. A24’s Midsommar will be available to stream for free next month on Kanopy, the library-supported platform that continues to quietly deliver elite cinema at zero cost.

Written and directed by Ari Aster, Midsommar follows Dani, a grieving young woman who travels to Sweden with her emotionally distant boyfriend and his friends to attend a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival. What begins as a picturesque cultural retreat quickly spirals into a sun-soaked nightmare of ritual, grief, and psychological unraveling. The cast includes Florence Pugh as Dani in a career-defining performance, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter. And you'll never want to wear a flower crown again, that's for sure.

Unlike most horror films, Midsommar unfolds almost entirely in daylight. The bright, pastoral setting makes its disturbing imagery even more disorienting. Aster leans into emotional horror just as much as physical terror, crafting a story about heartbreak and co-dependency that hits just as hard as the film’s infamous ritual scenes. The sunshine makes everything feel elevated and much more harrowing.

How Good Is 'Midsommar'?

Collider’s review stated that Midsommar was a vibrant, disturbing, and darkly funny folk horror fairy tale — a sun-drenched nightmare that traded the suffocating dread of Hereditary for something more surreal, more emotional, and arguably more unsettling than outright terrifying. Pugh’s performance was singled out as extraordinary, carrying the film with raw vulnerability and emotional precision. The review described her as a superstar in the making. Isn't it great when these predictions come true?

"It doesn't always work and there are some dead-end subplots that could use trimming, but the overall effect lands with an impressive punch. Like any great heartbreak, Midsommar takes some time to process. It sits with you and messes around with your head. It might not give you nightmares, but it will force you up against a no-funhouse mirror and you might not like what you see there. And it will probably make you want to call your loved ones."

Midsommar will stream for free next month on Kanopy.