Time is running out for those with Annihilation on their watchlists, as Netflix will soon be removing the sci-fi thriller.
Adapted from the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, the movie first landed in cinemas in the US, Canada and China, before its international release on the streaming service on March 12, 2018.
It has now been scheduled for removal from Netflix on March 12, 2025 - exactly seven years after its release - making March 11 the last day for fans to watch.
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Written and directed by Ex Machina's Alex Garland, the story follows a biologist who enters a quarantined zone called the Shimmer with an all-woman team, after her husband returns as the lone survivor of a previous expedition there. Investigating the mysterious area, the team discover an alien-like world of mutating plants and animals.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, David Gyasi, Benedict Wong and Oscar Isaac.
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At the time of its release, Annihilation received rave reviews from critics who praised the movie's imagination, visuals and thrills, likening it to other hits such as The Thing and Alien.
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Meanwhile, actor Gyasi previously shared his "sadness" that the movie had skipped UK cinemas and went straight to Netflix.
"I was unable to get to the screening because I was out of the country, so I don't think I'll get to see it first on the big screen," Gyasi told Digital Spy. "So personally, I'm gutted about that."
He added: "I understand the logic as to why a film like that goes straight to Netflix. It's a bit like the Beasts of No Nation scenario... The way the movie-viewing public and audience are shifting towards staying in and watching things – as an industry, we're trying to react to that."
Annihilation is available to stream on Netflix until March 12.
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