The thriller film starring Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn is set to arrive on Netflix. Originally released in theatres on June 28, 2024, the movie serves as a prequel to the 2018 film and explores the terrifying early hours of an alien invasion in New York. The story centers on a terminally ill cancer patient who becomes trapped in the city during the attack. The aliens in the film possess extraordinary hearing capabilities, making survival extremely challenging. The franchise has proven commercially successful, earning $900 million worldwide across all installments. Critics praised the film upon release, with several calling it near-perfect and Rotten Tomatoes giving it an 86 percent approval rating. However, audience response was more mixed, reflected in its 6.3 out of 10 rating on IMDb. The film has been available on various platforms since July 2024.
Netflix Release and Streaming Availability
The film will begin streaming on Netflix starting November 14, 2025. Before this Netflix debut, it has already been accessible on multiple other streaming services. It became available on platforms including Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Apple TV from July 30, 2024. Additionally, the movie premiered on Paramount+ on August 27, 2024. The plot follows Nyong'o's character, a terminal cancer patient, who ventures into New York City with fellow patients for a simple outing to enjoy pizza. The situation quickly deteriorates when alien invaders with heightened hearing abilities attack the city, forcing survivors to navigate silently to avoid detection and capture.
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