Rebecca Ferguson’s Sci-Fi ‘Alien’ Replacement Is Officially Taking Over Hulu
Rebecca Ferguson's sci-fi thriller "Life" has become a surprise streaming hit on Hulu nearly a decade after its initial theatrical release. The film, which paired Ferguson with Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal, was not initially considered a major success with critics and audiences, but has recently surged into the platform's top 10, marking an unexpected second life for the project.
"Life," written by the scribes behind Deadpool and directed by Daniel Espinosa, follows astronauts aboard the International Space Station who discover the first evidence of extraterrestrial life from Mars. The film grossed $100 million against a $58 million budget during its theatrical run, earning a 67% critical score and 55% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it proved successful enough not to be branded a flop. Described as a blend of "Alien" and "28 Days Later," the film depicts the discovered life-form as rapidly evolving, highly intelligent, and far more terrifying than anyone anticipated.
- Rebecca Ferguson's 2017 sci-fi film "Life" unexpectedly hit Hulu's top 10 nearly a decade later.
- The film earned $100 million at the box office against a $58 million budget but received mixed reviews.
- It blends "Alien" and "28 Days Later," following astronauts discovering Martian life on the ISS.
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"Life" is a science fiction thriller about astronauts aboard the International Space Station who discover the first evidence of extraterrestrial life from Mars. The film depicts the alien organism as a rapidly evolving, highly intelligent creature that becomes increasingly dangerous as the crew attempts to contain it.
The film starred Rebecca Ferguson alongside Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal, with a script by the writers of Deadpool and direction from Daniel Espinosa. Released in cinemas nearly a decade ago, it earned over $100 million at the global box office against a $58 million budget, though it received mixed critical and audience reviews, scoring 67 per cent with critics and 55 per cent with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film has recently become a surprise hit on Hulu, climbing into the streaming service's top ten most-watched titles. This unexpected resurgence highlights how older films can find entirely new audiences through streaming platforms, often gaining popularity years after their initial theatrical release.