Annihilation
“Fear what's inside.”
Synopsis
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-13
Top Cast
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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
John Schwab
Paramedic
Sammy Hayman
Mayer
Josh Danford
Shelley
Kristen McGarrity
Lena Double
Kumud Pant
Scientist
Honey Holmes
Scientist (uncredited)
Hiten Patel
Scientist (uncredited)
Kola Bokinni
Peyton (uncredited)
Cosmo Jarvis
Special Ops Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysRegency Village Theater
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Garland
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Garland
- Original Score
- Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow
- Original Title
- Annihilation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, DNA Films, Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Garland
Alex Garland, Jeff VanderMeer
Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow
Rob Hardy
Barney Pilling
Don Granger, David Ellison, Andrew Macdonald, Dana Goldberg, Allon Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Garland
Director
Mark Digby
Production Design
Andrew Macdonald
Producer
Barney Pilling
Editor
Allon Reich
Producer
Sammy Sheldon
Costume Design
Alex Garland
Screenplay
Ben Salisbury
Original Music Composer
Geoff Barrow
Original Music Composer
Andrew Whitehurst
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sara Bennett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Simon Hughes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Hardy
Director of Photography
Jo McLaren
Stunt Coordinator
Eli Bush
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Annihilation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Annihilation about?
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Who directed Annihilation?
Annihilation was directed by Alex Garland.
Who stars in Annihilation?
The principal cast of Annihilation includes Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny.
When was Annihilation released and how long is it?
Annihilation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Annihilation?
Annihilation had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $43.1M at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Annihilation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Annihilation was composed by Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow.
Is Annihilation based on a book or true story?
Annihilation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeff VanderMeer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Annihilation?
Annihilation holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).