Netflix To Lose ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

The 2022 breakout hit Everything Everywhere All at Once is set to leave Netflix on Thursday, Aug. 22. If you haven’t seen it yet or want to rewatch it, now’s the time to act. The sci-fi dramedy captured the cultural zeitgeist upon its release, making a significant impact both critically and commercially. It’s currently available for streaming with a Netflix subscription, but locating it will become more challenging in a few weeks.

Everything Everywhere All at Once was crafted by writer-director duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The film stars Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant. Ke Huy Quan plays her husband Waymond, Stephanie Hsu stars as their daughter Joy, James Hong appears as Evelyn’s father, and Jamie Lee Curtis takes on the role of Deirdre Beaubeirdre, an IRS agent auditing their family business. Amid the chaos of their domestic and financial lives, Evelyn is thrust into an interdimensional quest to save the multiverse.

The film masterfully delves into themes of familial bonds and obligations, using its sci-fi premise as a compelling yet supportive backdrop. It earned accolades for its unique focus on the lives of non-white, middle-aged characters instead of the typical coming-of-age narratives prevalent in Hollywood. Initially perceived as an underdog at the box office and during the award seasons, the movie ultimately triumphed.

Everything Everywhere All at Once amassed a global box office total of $143.4 million, as reported by Deadline. This was particularly impressive given that the cinema industry was still recuperating from the COVID-19 pandemic. The film also saw success on PVOD streaming platforms and through Blu-ray and DVD sales. Its popularity and acclaim are reflected in its strong Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, with an average rating of 8.5 out of 10.

As award season approached, Everything Everywhere All at Once was well-positioned for significant victories. It received 11 Academy Award nominations and secured seven wins: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh, Best Supporting Actor for Ke Huy Quan, Best Supporting Actress for Jamie Lee Curtis, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. These wins set a record for the most above-the-line victories for a single film at the Oscars. Its other nominations included Best Supporting Actress for Stephanie Hsu, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Costume Design.

If you wish to watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, it is currently available on Netflix but will leave the platform on Thursday, Aug. 22. After its removal, you’ll need to use a PVOD service to rent or buy it digitally, or alternatively, you can get it on Blu-ray or DVD.

Source: PopCulture