Acclaimed Dark Western 'There Will Be Blood' Comes to Free Streaming

The 2007 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis will be available on Tubi next month.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The critically acclaimed dark Western film 'There Will Be Blood' will be available to stream for free on Tubi starting in March 2026. The 2007 movie, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, stars Daniel Day-Lewis in a widely praised performance as an ambitious oilman whose ambition turns darker and more corrosive over time.

Why it matters

There Will Be Blood is considered one of the greatest dark Westerns ever made, known for its intense psychological drama, religious tension, and exploration of capitalism. Making this acclaimed film available for free streaming on Tubi will allow more viewers to discover or revisit this modern classic.

The details

Set at the turn of the 20th century, the film trades traditional Western gunfights for a slower-burning, more cerebral approach, building dread like a horror movie. Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as the ruthless oilman Daniel Plainview is widely regarded as one of the best of the 21st century.

  • There Will Be Blood will begin streaming for free on Tubi on March 1, 2026.

The players

There Will Be Blood

A 2007 American epic historical drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Daniel Day-Lewis

An acclaimed British actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest method actors of all time, known for his intense and transformative performances.

Paul Thomas Anderson

An American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who is considered one of the most influential directors of his generation.

Paul Dano

An American actor and filmmaker who has received critical acclaim for his performances in films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Wildlife'.

Quentin Tarantino

An American filmmaker, actor, and producer who is considered one of the most influential directors of his generation.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, it's supposed to be a two-hander. [Dano] is weak sauce, man… He's such a weak, weak, uninteresting guy… You put him with the weakest f***ing actor in SAG? The limpest dick in the world?”

— Quentin Tarantino (The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast)

“Dano is a terrific actor and an astonishing director. Audiences should revisit his acclaimed directorial debut 'Wildlife'.”

— Mattson Tomlin, Screenwriter (Twitter)

What’s next

There Will Be Blood will begin streaming for free on Tubi on March 1, 2026, allowing more viewers to discover or revisit this acclaimed dark Western.

The takeaway

The availability of 'There Will Be Blood' on free streaming will introduce this modern classic to a wider audience, showcasing the film's intense psychological drama, religious tension, and exploration of capitalism at its most feral.