Kristen Stewart's The Chronology of Water VOD Release

Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water’ Hits VOD

After a successful premiere at Cannes, the adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir starring Imogen Poots is finally available for fans to watch at home.

Sofia Chen

Mar 27, 2026, 9:04 PM PT · 1 min read

Kristen Stewart at SBIFF — Photo: Lyn Fairly Media / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Kristen Stewart directed the film based on Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir.
Imogen Poots stars as the author in the psychological drama.
The movie premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
It was released on VOD platforms on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The story focuses on survival, sexuality, and self-invention through writing.

Kristen Stewart has officially stepped behind the camera. Her feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, arrived on Video on Demand (VOD) platforms on Friday, March 27, 2026. The biographical psychological drama is based on the acclaimed 2011 memoir by author Lidia Yuknavitch.

The film stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch, capturing her turbulent journey through a traumatic past. The narrative explores heavy themes of survival, addiction, and sexuality, eventually showing how the protagonist finds her voice through the power of writing. The project first made waves during its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Kristen Stewart at SBIFF 2022 — Photo: Lyn Fairly Media / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Stewart has been vocal about her dedication to this project for years, having first announced her plans to adapt the book in 2018. Fans can now find the film available for rent or purchase on major digital retailers, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. The release marks a significant milestone for Stewart as she expands her career from award-winning actress to filmmaker.