Collider reports that David Fincher's second feature film, the neo-noir thriller widely regarded as a genre-defining classic, is due to be removed from the US streaming service Peacock. The article frames this as a notable loss for subscribers, noting that the film remains one of Fincher's most influential works and the film that revived his career after a difficult start in the industry.

The piece places the news within a broader look at Fincher's career, observing that he has not directed a theatrical feature in over a decade since 2014's Gone Girl, his most commercially successful film. It notes that he has since worked exclusively with Netflix, directing two features, executive-producing shows, driving the cult hit Mindhunter and earning Oscar nominations for Mank. Fincher is set to return to cinemas soon with The Adventures of Cliff Booth, which Netflix will release in IMAX theatres before streaming it. The article also recalls that his debut, Alien 3, nearly ended his career and has been essentially disowned, before his sophomore effort restored his standing.