How to Watch Tales from Earthsea on Netflix in the US with a VPN (2026)

Tales from Earthsea is currently available on Netflix in the United Kingdom. The official Netflix UK page currently displays the movie normally without an availability warning.

Tales from Earthsea is not currently available on Netflix US. Current US streaming listings place the movie on HBO Max instead. Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN all currently provide UK VPN locations.

Netflix can detect VPN connections, so connecting to the UK does not guarantee access. Netflix explains in its VPN guidance that VPN users may only see titles for which Netflix has worldwide licensing.

How to watch Tales from Earthsea on Netflix with a VPN

Connect to a UK VPN location before opening Netflix, then check whether Tales from Earthsea appears in your catalog.

1. Choose a VPN. Private Internet Access is the first recommendation, followed by ExpressVPN and NordVPN.
2. Download and install the VPN app.
3. Connect to a server in the United Kingdom.
4. Fully close Netflix if it is already open.
5. Reopen Netflix after the VPN connects.
6. Sign in with your existing Netflix account.
7. Search for Tales from Earthsea.
8. Start playback if the title appears.

The United Kingdom was selected because the official Tales from Earthsea Netflix page currently shows the movie normally. PIA, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN also all provide UK locations.

Best VPNs for watching Tales from Earthsea on Netflix

All three VPNs below currently support the United Kingdom. Netflix may still identify VPN traffic, so none can guarantee access.

VPN	United Kingdom locations	Option to try first
Private Internet Access	London, Manchester, Southampton, UK Streaming Optimized	UK Streaming Optimized
ExpressVPN	Docklands, East London, London, Manchester, Midlands, Tottenham, Wembley	East London
NordVPN	Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester	London or automatic UK connection

1. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access currently provides UK locations in London, Manchester, and Southampton. Its current server list also includes UK Streaming Optimized.

Try UK Streaming Optimized first because PIA specifically provides it for streaming. If Tales from Earthsea does not appear, switch to London, Manchester, or Southampton.

PIA also recommends reconnecting to the VPN and clearing browser cookies and cache when streaming services have connection problems.

Changing servers can give you another UK IP address, but Netflix access is not guaranteed.

2. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN currently provides seven UK locations on its server list: Docklands, East London, London, Manchester, Midlands, Tottenham, and Wembley.

East London is a useful location to try first because ExpressVPN currently lists it among its upgraded 40 Gbps server locations. Tottenham also uses upgraded 40 Gbps infrastructure.

If East London does not work, try London, Docklands, Manchester, Midlands, Tottenham, or Wembley.

ExpressVPN does not list the United Kingdom among its virtual server countries. Its documentation says locations not included on the virtual server list have physical servers in the specified country.

Switching between UK locations may help if Netflix identifies one IP address, but access is not guaranteed.

3. NordVPN

NordVPN currently provides more than 440 UK servers across Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Manchester. You can check the current options on its UK server page.

You can select the United Kingdom and let NordVPN choose a server automatically. If you want to select a city manually, try London first, followed by Manchester, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

NordVPN also includes SmartPlay. SmartPlay activates automatically when you connect to a NordVPN server, so you do not need to enable it separately.

SmartPlay can help with streaming connections, but it does not guarantee access to a specific Netflix title or regional catalog.

What to do if Tales from Earthsea does not appear

If Netflix still shows the US catalog or Tales from Earthsea does not appear, reconnect before checking again.

1. Close Netflix completely.
2. Disconnect from the VPN.
3. Reconnect to the United Kingdom.
4. Try another server or location in the same country.
5. Clear Netflix cookies and your browser cache.
6. Open a private or incognito browser window.
7. Reopen Netflix and sign in again.
8. Search for Tales from Earthsea.

PIA users can start with UK Streaming Optimized, then try London, Manchester, or Southampton. ExpressVPN users can switch between East London, London, Docklands, Manchester, Midlands, Tottenham, and Wembley. NordVPN users can try London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

Netflix may detect the VPN

A VPN changes the public IP address Netflix sees. Connecting to a UK VPN server can therefore give your connection a UK IP address.

That does not guarantee access to the complete UK Netflix catalog. Netflix says VPN users may only see movies and shows for which it has worldwide licensing.

Netflix may also display a message saying that you appear to be using a VPN or proxy. Its VPN troubleshooting page recommends disabling the VPN if the problem continues.

Trying another UK server can give you a different IP address and may change the result. No VPN guarantees Netflix access.

Can you use a Netflix ad-supported plan with a VPN?

No. Netflix currently states that VPN connections are not supported with its ad-supported experience.

Netflix may display an error and ask you to disconnect the VPN. Its current documentation also says VPNs are not supported when watching live events.

Does changing the VPN location change your Netflix account?

No. Connecting to a UK VPN server does not change your Netflix email, password, profiles, or existing account credentials.

The VPN changes the apparent location of your internet connection. It does not permanently change your Netflix account itself.

You continue signing in with the same Netflix credentials. The catalog you see can vary based on the location Netflix detects from your connection.

Which VPN should you use?

Private Internet Access is the first option to try because it currently provides a UK Streaming Optimized location alongside London, Manchester, and Southampton locations.

ExpressVPN provides seven selectable UK locations, while NordVPN offers more than 440 UK servers across four cities. Both provide several alternatives if Netflix does not work with the first IP address you receive.

Tales from Earthsea is currently verified on Netflix UK and is not currently available on Netflix US. Netflix catalogs and VPN detection can change, so a UK VPN connection does not guarantee continued access.