Russell Crowe's 'Nuremberg' Heads to Netflix

The World War II drama starring Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon will begin streaming on March 7.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

Nuremberg, a historical drama set during World War II and starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, is coming to Netflix on March 7. The film, which opened in theaters in November 2025 and had a digital release in December, follows the Allied prosecution of Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials.

Why it matters

Nuremberg is a high-profile addition to Netflix's library, bringing a star-studded cast to the streaming platform. The film's move to Netflix after a theatrical and digital release also reflects the evolving distribution landscape for prestige dramas.

The details

Directed by James Vanderbilt, Nuremberg follows the Allies' efforts to prosecute Nazi war criminals, with Michael Shannon playing chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson and Rami Malek as a US Army psychiatrist. Russell Crowe stars as former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring. The film had a limited theatrical run before premiering on digital platforms in December 2025.

  • Nuremberg opened in theaters nationwide on November 7, 2025.
  • The film debuted on digital streaming via premium video on demand on December 23, 2025.
  • Nuremberg will begin streaming on Netflix on March 7, 2026.

The players

Nuremberg

A World War II era historical drama film.

Russell Crowe

An acclaimed actor who stars as former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring in the film.

Rami Malek

An Oscar-winning actor who plays a US Army psychiatrist in Nuremberg.

Michael Shannon

An acclaimed actor who portrays chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson in the film.

James Vanderbilt

The writer and director of Nuremberg.

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What’s next

Nuremberg will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Nuremberg's move to Netflix after a limited theatrical run reflects the growing importance of streaming platforms in distributing prestige dramas. The film's star-studded cast and historical subject matter make it a high-profile addition to Netflix's library as the streaming wars continue.