'' The Revenant '' had a limited release in the United States on December 25 , 2015 , including Los Angeles — making it eligible for the 88th Academy Awards — before being released nationwide on January 8 , 2016 . The film opened in Australia on January 7 , 2016 and in the United Kingdom on January 15 , 2016 . In the Philippines , the film 's release date was originally set for January 27 , 2016 , but it was eventually delayed a week to February 3 , 2016 . Although studios initially chose not to pursue a theatrical release in China , following the film 's three wins at the 88th Academy Awards on February 28 , 2016 , the film was granted a release in China but with several cuts . It was released on March 18 , 2016
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
The Revenant (2015 film)