After making promotional rounds that recently showed Jack Quaid looking increasingly battered at a Clippers game, Novocaine has finally hit theaters. The R-rated action comedy stars Quaid as a pain-resistant protagonist, making it seem like 'The Boys' alum actively seeks roles that leave him drenched in theatrical blood.

IGN critic Lena Wilson notes in her review that "Novocaine delivers surprising substance beneath its high-concept premise," praising its "smart narrative choices and character development that recapture the sheer joy of the theatrical experience."

For those planning to see Novocaine in cinemas or curious about its digital release timeline, here's everything you need to know.

How to Watch Novocaine - Showtimes and Streaming Status

Novocaine is now playing in theaters nationwide. Check local listings through these major theater chains:

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

Novocaine Streaming Release Date

Novocaine will stream exclusively on Paramount+, differing from Netflix or Hulu's catalogs. Following Paramount's typical release pattern seen with recent films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Gladiator 2 - which hit the platform roughly three months after theatrical debut - we anticipate Novocaine will likely stream on Paramount+ by late June.

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What Is Novocaine About?

This original action comedy follows a man with congenital analgesia. The official synopsis reads:

When his dream girl gets abducted, a pain-insensitive man weaponizes his condition against violent criminals in a relentless rescue mission.

Novocaine Cast and Crew

Novocaine was penned by Lars Jacobson and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The ensemble features:

• Jack Quaid as Nathan "Novocaine" Caine
• Amber Midthunder as Sherry Margrave
• Ray Nicholson as Simon Greenly
• Jacob Batalon as Roscoe Dixon
• Betty Gabriel as Mincy Langston
• Matt Walsh as Coltraine Duffy
• Conrad Kemp as Andre Clark
• Evan Hengst as Ben Clark
• Craig Jackson as Nigel
• Lou Beatty Jr. as Earl

Novocaine Rating and Runtime

Novocaine carries an R rating for intense bloody violence, graphic imagery, and pervasive strong language. The film runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.