Annihilation

***Annihilation*** is a 2018 science fiction psychological horror film written and directed by Alex Garland, based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer.

## Storyline

### Plot

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.

### Genres

* Adventure
* Drama
* Horror
* Mystery
* Sci-Fi
* Thriller

### Motion Picture Rating

* **16** (Argentina)
* **MA15+** (Australia)
* **16** (Brazil)
* **18A** (Canada)
* **13** (China)
* **16** (France)
* **16** (Germany)
* **K-15** (Greece)
* **III** (Hong Kong)
* **16** (Hungary)
* **18** (India)
* **15** (Ireland)
* **VM14** (Italy)
* **16** (Netherlands)
* **16** (Norway)
* **R-13** (Philippines)
* **M18** (Singapore)
* **18** (South Korea)
* **16** (Spain)
* **15** (UK)
* **R** (USA)

## Images

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## Cast and Crew

### Writing Credits (WGA)

* Alex Garland (written for the screen by)
* Jeff VanderMeer (based on the novel by)

### Cast

* Natalie Portman - Lena
* Jennifer Jason Leigh - Dr. Ventress
* Gina Rodriguez - Anya Thorensen
* Tessa Thompson - Josie Radek
* Tuva Novotny - Cass Sheppard
* Oscar Isaac - Kane
* Benedict Wong - Lomax
* Sonoya Mizuno - Humanoid & Katie (Med Student)
* David Gyasi - Daniel
* Sammy Hayman - Mayer
* Josh Danford - Shelley

### Producers

* Jo Burn (executive producer)
* Eli Bush (producer) (p.g.a.)
* David Ellison (executive producer)
* Dana Goldberg (executive producer)
* Don Granger (executive producer)
* Andrew Macdonald (producer) (p.g.a.)
* Allon Reich (producer) (p.g.a.)
* Scott Rudin (producer) (p.g.a.)
* Joanne Smith (associate producer)

## Details

### Countries

* UK
* USA

### Release Dates

* February 13, 2018 (USA) (Westwood, California) (premiere)
* February 23, 2018 (Canada)
* February 23, 2018 (Mexico)
* February 23, 2018 (USA)
* March 7, 2018 (Belgium) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Argentina) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Australia) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Brazil) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Germany) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Denmark) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Spain) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (France) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (UK) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (India) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Italy) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Japan) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Netherlands) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Norway) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Poland) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Portugal) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Russia) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Sweden) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Singapore) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Thailand) (internet)
* March 12, 2018 (Turkey) (internet)
* April 13, 2018 (China)

### Trailer Release Dates

* Trailer 1 - September 27, 2017
* Trailer 2 - December 13, 2017

### Home Media Release Dates

* May 29, 2018 (USA) (DVD)
* May 29, 2018 (USA) (Blu-Ray)
* May 29, 2018 (USA) (4K UHD Blu-Ray)
* April 1, 2019 (UK) (DVD)
* April 1, 2019 (UK) (Blu-Ray)
* April 1, 2019 (UK) (4K UHD Blu-Ray)

## Reception

### Box office

*Annihilation* grossed $43,070,915 worldwide on a budget of around $40-55 million.

### Critical response

The film has a 6.9 rating on IMDb and an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

## Company Credits

### Production Companies

* Paramount Pictures (present)
* Skydance Media (present) (as Skydance)
* Scott Rudin Productions
* DNA Films

### Distributors

* Paramount Pictures (2018) (USA) (theatrical)
* Netflix (2018) (International) (video)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2018) (USA) (DVD)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2018) (USA) (Blu-Ray)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2018) (USA) (4K UHD Blu-Ray)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2019) (UK) (DVD)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2019) (UK) (Blu-Ray)
* Paramount Home Media Distribution (2019) (UK) (4K UHD Blu-Ray)

### Special Effects

* Double Negative (visual effects)
* Milk Visual Effects (additional visual effects)
* Nviz (additional visual effects) (as Nvizible)
* Union Visual Effects (additional visual effects)
* Screaming Pictures (prosthetics)

## Trivia

* On December 7, 2017, it was announced that due to the clashes between Rudin and Ellison, and the shift in Paramount's leadership, a deal was struck allowing Netflix to distribute the film internationally. According to this deal, Paramount would handle the American, Canadian and Chinese release, while Netflix would begin streaming the film in other territories 17 days later.
* This was the first R-rated film between Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media, and the second Skydance film overall to receive that rating.