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EntertainmentStreamingNetflix ditches troubled sci-fi epic featuring major Hollywood starStreaming service pulls the plug on its long-awaited science fiction blockbusterWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Streaming service pulls the plug on its long-awaited science fiction blockbuster
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(Image credit: Netflix)
(Image credit: Netflix)
Netflixhas pulled the plug on a major science fiction film after a two-year delay.
The Mothershipstarring Halle Berry was originally expected to hit thestreaming servicetwo years ago, but even though filming was completed years ago, the decision has been made to ditch the movie entirely.
It also stars John Ortiz (The Handmaid’s Tale), Molly Parker (Deadwood), and Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead).
(Image credit: Netflix)
(Image credit: Netflix)
Previously trailed as part of Netflix’s 2022 lineup,The Mothershipreportedly suffered numerous delays in post-production (viaVariety). It is also claimed that fresh reshoots were required and so the platform decided to cut its losses.
Warner Bros scrappedBatgirlafter spending $90 million on it, and decided not to release it on Max (named HBO Max at the time). And the John Cena-starringCoyote vs. Acmewas also dumped, even though it was in the can.
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Thankfully for sci-fi fans, Netflix will soon get the TV adaptation of3 Body Problem, whileSquid GameSeason 2 has been announced as coming this year.
The service will also start to showWWE programming live from January 2025after it recently signed a multi-year exclusivity deal with WWE’s owner TKO.
This results in WWE Raw being exclusive to Netflix in the US, UK, Canada, Latin America and other territories, while other shows and premium live events, such as Smackdown, NXT, Wrestlemania and SummerSlam will be broadcast on the platform in all regions outside the States.
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