Rebecca Ferguson’s Fantasy Epic Officially Arrives on Streaming This Month
A new fantasy role
Ferguson has had a busy 2026, appearing in the sci-fi film Mercy and preparing to return as Lady Jessica in Dune: Part Three. The latter is scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2026.
She also stars with Andrew Garfield in The Magic Faraway Tree. The film adapts Enid Blyton’s classic, first published in 1939.
From cinemas to streaming
HBO Max will add The Magic Faraway Tree on November 27. The service is also home to fantasy series including Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
Its reception so far
The film initially received a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its score currently stands at 80%. Mercy also disappointed in cinemas before finding substantial success on streaming. The report presents that outcome as a possible model for The Magic Faraway Tree, rather than a guarantee.
Key points
- The Magic Faraway Tree arrives on HBO Max on November 27, 2026.
- Rebecca Ferguson and Andrew Garfield star in the fantasy film.
- The movie adapts Enid Blyton’s book, first published in 1939.
- Its Rotten Tomatoes score is currently 80% after initially reaching 100% with critics.