Martin Scorsese‘s Oscar-nominated film, The Wolf of Wall Street, will arrive on Disney+ on April 1, 2025. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in one of his career-defining roles as the feature explores the 1990s Wall Street world of high-risk trading, the rise and fall of scandalous stockbroker Jordan Belfort.
Popular for its in-your-face story-telling, outlandish stunts, and biting satirical commentary of corporate excesses, The Wolf of Wall Street continues to remain a cult hit over a decade since its initial release in 2013. Starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio are Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, and Matthew McConaughey, the film is popularly known for combining dark humor, decadence, and financial manipulation, making it an entertaining but also a provoking watch.
This announcement has created an waves among fans laughing at the juxtaposition between the platform’s historically family-suitable image and the film’s graphic content. Twitter has become filled with jokes and memes about the prospect of one of the most R-rated movies of the 21st century being broadcast on Disney’s platform. Yet because Disney now owns Hulu, which contains more mature programming, the action makes sense as part of the company’s overall plan to appeal to more viewers.
For those who haven’t seen it or are looking to revisit the wild world of Belfort’s financial empire, The Wolf of Wall Street will be available to stream starting April 1. Whether you’re watching for the first time or reliving its most outrageous moments, get ready for a rollercoaster ride through greed, excess, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.