Last updated on October 16th, 2025 at 11:02 pm
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Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? You should try this new product: The Substance. It changed my life. With The Substance, you can generate another version of yourself, younger, more beautiful, more perfect… Just share the time. One week for one, one week for the other. A perfect balance of seven days. Easy isn’t it? If you follow the instructions, what could go wrong?
MUBI distributes in the US.
Filmed in Paris, France.
Actor Ray Liotta was originally cast in the film back in February 2022. Sadly, he died in May that year before he could film any scenes. He would ultimately be replaced by Dennis Quaid.
Written/directed by Coralie Fargeat (Revenge).
This is said to be a “body horror” movie.
MUBI released The Substance in Theaters in the US, UK, Latin America, Germany, Canada and Netherlands on September 20, 2024.
The Substance premiered on MUBI on October 31, 2024.
MUBI released The Substance for Digital purchase on outlets including Amazon and Fandango at Home on October 31, 2024.
Metropolitan Filmexport released The Substance in French Cinemas on November 6, 2024.
MUBI re-released The Substance in Theaters in the US on January 17, 2025.
MUBI released The Substance on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on January 21, 2025.
The Substance premiered on HBO Max on October 10, 2025.
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