Johnny Depp fans, mark your calendars: one of his most iconic collaborations with director Tim Burton is heading to a new streaming home. The gothic horror masterpiece Sleepy Hollow will begin streaming on Paramount+ starting July 1, 2026, giving audiences a perfect excuse to revisit the foggy, headless terror of Sleepy Hollow before Depp's anticipated return to the big screen.
Released in 1999, Sleepy Hollow is a loose adaptation of Washington Irving's classic 1820 short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Depp stars as Ichabod Crane, a constable sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders in the eerie town of Sleepy Hollow, only to discover the culprit may be a headless horseman. The film is widely regarded as one of Burton's most brutal and visually stunning works, blending his signature gothic aesthetic with genuine horror.
The movie also reunites Burton with Christina Ricci, who plays Katrina Van Tassel. The duo would later collaborate again on Netflix's hit series Wednesday. Sleepy Hollow was a commercial success, grossing $207 million worldwide against a $70 million budget, making it the 21st-highest-grossing film of 1999.
This streaming arrival comes at a pivotal moment for Depp. After a high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, the actor is slowly returning to the spotlight. He'll first appear in the Paramount-distributed holiday film Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, but the project generating the most buzz is Day Drinker, an action thriller now slated for release on March 26, 2027. Directed by Marc Webb, the film also stars Madelyn Cline, Penélope Cruz, and Manu Ríos.
For fans eager to get into the mood for Depp's comeback, Sleepy Hollow on Paramount+ is the perfect warm-up. While you're there, you might also check out Margot Robbie's slick crime thriller 'Focus', which also hits the platform this July.
Meanwhile, the question of whether Depp will reprise his most famous role—Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise—remains unanswered. A sixth film has been confirmed, but no casting announcements have been made regarding Depp, Orlando Bloom, or Keira Knightley. However, franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has hinted that a role for Sparrow might already be written into the script.
For those who prefer their horror with a side of streaming intrigue, 'The Crow Girl' Season 2 is also dropping on Paramount+ with darker crimes and twisted secrets. But for now, all eyes are on Sleepy Hollow—and on Johnny Depp's next act.
