The Hunt: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about the upcoming Apple TV thriller

The countdown is on!

Apple TV+'s The Hunt is about to release and it is set to be a memorable experience. After long anticipation, Apple TV+ has released the first trailer of the six-part thriller in French, which not only previews the plot but also tells us the global release date as Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

The first two episodes will be available for streaming at once, and the subsequent episodes from Thursday will be released till the end of the year, December 31, 2025. The Hunt was one of the projects that brought together Cédric Anger as creator and director, exploring themes of guilt, paranoia and moral decay through a high-concept storyline.

A phenomenal cast from France was gathered by the Louvre's television affiliate for the production of the series. Benoit Magimel and Melanie Laurent are leading the team. The show, with its riveting pace and psychological intensity, is expected to be the most-awaited thriller from Apple TV+ this year.

The Hunt release date news

Apple TV+ has made it official that The Hunt will be launched all over the world on December 3, 2025. The release timetable follows the platform's usual way of doing things, first the first two episodes will be made available and then the remaining ones will come out every Wednesday, one week after another.

The last episode will be on December 31, 2025, thus finishing the year with a finale that is anticipated to be both terrifying and emotional. This pattern of six episodes allows the viewers time to absorb the moral conflict of one chapter before the next one appears.

As per Apple’s official newsroom, it will be available in more than 100 countries and territories, which makes it one of the most globally available European originals on the platform till now.

The Hunt streaming details

The Hunt will only be available on Apple TV+ and that too on all Apple devices and compatible smart TVs. As per Apple’s worldwide timetable, new episodes will stream at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET, which is consistent with the release pattern of the platform’s international titles.

The series will be available in its original French language with English, Spanish, and German subtitles and dubbed versions available, which will be the method of making it more accessible to international audiences. The visual storytelling and atmospheric soundscape of the show make it perfect for big-screen viewing, as it allows the audience to fully immerse themselves in the suspense that is concealed in its silence and surroundings.

The Hunt cast details

The Hunt won its power with a repertoire of acclaimed French performers. The character Franck is played by Benoît Magimel, a man whose unremarkable trip of hunting turns into guilt and fear. Mélanie Laurent presents Krystel, the wife of Franck, whose composed exterior starts to shake as she feels her husband’s unwarranted fear.

The cast also includes Damien Bonnard, Manuel Guillot, Cédric Appietto, Angelyna Danabe Mignot, Paul Beaurepaire, Yann Goven, Sarah Pachoud and Patrick de Vallette. The tension is unveiled slowly through the characters revealing different sides of morality and vulnerability.

Cédric Anger directs and writes the series. The filmmaker, known for Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart and The Next Skin, is thus the one who gives life to the story, and presented by Gaumont Television, the show picks Isabelle Degeorges, Clémentine Vaudaux, Alexis Barqueiro and Sidonie Dumas as executive producers.

The Hunt plot

The Hunt is characterized primarily as a psychological thriller and the setting is the rural areas of France. Franck is the main character who, along with his friends, travels for the annual hunting trip, an event whose purpose is camaraderie and escaping the stress of everyday life.

But a deadly accident occurs and amidst the whole situation, one person gets to die. What initially seemed like simple panic quickly became an unspoken pact. Franck and his friends chose to hide the fact, but the feelings of guilt kept bothering them still after they had come out of the forest.

Back in his place, Franck starts to feel that there is someone or something watching him. His fear escalates and soon his marriage with Krystel is almost on the rocks due to the heaviness of the secrets.

As things unravel, the series raises the question of which is the bigger tormentor for Franck, an outside presence or his inner self. With each episode, the tension grows and the line between moral obligation and self-defense almost disappears. The series does not depend on thrilling scenes rather it impersonates the fear of humanity and mental collapse.

The Hunt production details and format

The Hunt was shot with the stunning countryside of France as the main location and the director of photography used the natural light, long takes and dull colors to support the realism. The forest is not only a place the characters inhabit but also a place that silently observes them and their choices and their guilt.

Gaumont Television produced the series for Apple TV+, which is another step in the company’s strategy to further develop its library of European originals. Each of the six episodes lasts about 50 minutes and is characterized by a combination of slow and tension-filled moments.

As per Deadline and the Apple TV+ official press release, the series was first filmed under the French name Traqués and afterward went through various title changes, including the working title À l’ombre des forêts. Director Cédric Anger brings his distinctive style of emotional intensity and moral complexity, making a narrative that is both meditative and thrilling.

Why The Hunt stands out

The psychological aspect is what makes The Hunt different from other Apple TV+ thrillers. The show, instead of using the high-energy chases and violence, chooses the way of mood, silence and human weakness to create dread.

Psychological realism: The series portrays the gradual, unseen and corrosive aspect of guilt.

Cultural authenticity: The French version of the series retains the regional touch and, at the same time, engages with the global ethical dilemmas.

Minimalist tension: The extremely slow tempo of the show forces the audience to experience the uneasiness rather than escape it.

Visual intimacy: The combination of natural sound and the muted color palettes results in a very captivating and film-like experience.

Moral complexity: The Hunt does not put characters into the categories of the good guys and the bad guys, but instead uncovers the choices that bring about devastation.

All these aspects make The Hunt a remarkably different piece in the international collection of Apple TV+, right next to the other European thrillers Liaison and Drops of God.

The Hunt is set to premiere on December 3, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+, with the initial two episodes being made available first, followed by a release of four more episodes weekly until December 31, 2025.

Instead of running after action, the series studies the collapse of human morality when truth becomes unbearable. Its subtle menace and introspective storytelling will definitely attract viewers to Apple TV+’s growing global thriller collection.