The New Pope (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2020, The New Pope is a drama series.
What it’s about. As Pope Pius XIII hangs between life and death in a coma, charming and sophisticated moderate English aristocrat Sir John Brannox is placed on the papal throne and adopts the name John Paul III. A sequel series to “The Young Pope.”
Who’s in it. The New Pope stars Jude Law as Pius XIII / Lenny Belardo, John Malkovich as Giovanni Paolo III / Sir John Brannox, Silvio Orlando as Cardinal Voiello / Cardinal Hernandez and Cécile de France as Sofia Dubois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The New Pope has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Pope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Pope tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Pope (2020)?
- In US, The New Pope is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New Pope worth watching?
- The New Pope holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The New Pope?
- The New Pope stars Jude Law, John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando, Cécile de France and Javier Cámara.
- When was The New Pope released?
- The New Pope was released in 2020.