Jake Gyllenhaal & Ryan Reynolds’ $100 Million Sci-Fi Horror Film Life Arrives on Peacock This December

The 2017 sci-fi thriller Life, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds, is gearing up for a new home just in time for the holiday season. Starting December 1, fans can stream director Daniel Espinosa’s gripping film on Peacock, marking a significant milestone as the movie becomes available on an ad-free platform without requiring direct purchase for the first time in years.

A Thrilling Tale of Survival in Space

Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Life follows the harrowing journey of a team aboard the International Space Station. Gyllenhaal and Reynolds portray Dr. David Jordan and Rory Adams, a medical officer and an engineer tasked with analyzing Martian soil samples. When the crew encounters a sentient alien organism, affectionately named Calvin, the story takes a chilling turn. Calvin’s true nature reveals itself as a deadly, rapidly evolving entity, leading to a desperate fight for survival that unfolds amidst the vast expanse of space.

A Star-Studded Cast and Critical Acclaim

Joining Gyllenhaal and Reynolds are Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ariyon Bakare, and Olga Dihovichnaya, who play Dr. Miranda North, Sho Murakami, Dr. Hugh Derry, and Commander Ekaterina Golovkina, respectively. The film received a mix of middling to positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its taut atmosphere and compelling performances. Despite a modest 68% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Life has earned a devoted fan base, particularly for its suspenseful storytelling and visceral tension.

Could Life Be a Prequel to Venom?

The film’s cliffhanger ending, which hints at Calvin’s arrival on Earth, has sparked speculation among fans that Life could serve as a prequel to Sony’s Venom series. Writers Reese and Wernick have even entertained the theory, stating, “It could reasonably be a prequel. If that is the Symbiote, it ends up in the water, attaches to Eddie Brock, and it’s off and running. It’s not that far-fetched.”

Don’t Miss Life on Peacock

Whether you’re revisiting the suspenseful saga or discovering it for the first time, Life is set to captivate audiences once again when it begins streaming on Peacock on December 1.

Source: CBR