Nearly three decades after hitting theaters, a stand-alone sequel to Twister -- aptly titled Twisters -- is set to decimate the box office when it premieres later this week. The newest entry finds Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos heading into the eye of multiple storms. For these folks, storm-chasing is a way of life.
Twister hit theaters in 1996 and ended up being the second-highest grossing movie of the year. Thanks to its jaw-dropping effects (for the time) and the star power of its leads Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the blockbuster blew audiences away.Â
Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in Twister.
How does the original hold up against the new installment from Oscar-nominated writer-director Lee Isaac Chung? The comparisons are already flooding in. But if you want to find out for yourself, here's where you can stream Twister and information on how a VPN may help out.
Here's where you can stream Twister
To watch the romantic chemistry between Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton fly off the screen in Twister, you'll need a subscription to Max.Â
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Subscriptions cost $10 per month (with ads) or $16 per month (ad-free). To watch in 4K, you can also sign up for the Ultimate plan for $20 per month.Â
How to watch Twister with a VPN
Perhaps you're traveling abroad and want to stream Twister on a service like Max while away from home. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN, too.
A VPN is the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that's passed our tests and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you're using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN.Â
If you're looking for a secure and dependable VPN, our Editors' Choice is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on multiple devices and provides stable streams. It's normally $13 per month, but it currently costs less overall to go for a 12-month subscription, where each month shakes out to $8.32.
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Follow the VPN provider's instructions for installation and choose a country where your movie of choice will be streaming on a service like Max. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you're connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Twister on more than one device, it's possible you'll need to configure each one to ensure you're signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you're logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you're ready to open the service to stream.Â
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you've followed installation instructions correctly and you've picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services have restrictions on VPN access.Â