Matt Damon’s 2013 sci-fi action film will be leaving Netflix’s library next month. Here are the details on the movie and its schedule.
’s content library soon. Set in a futuristic world divided by wealth, the story follows a man on a mission that could change the fate of humanity. Set in 2154, humanity is divided into two parts: The wealthy live on Elysium, a space station just outside Earth, while the poor live in the slums on the planet.
After a workplace accident exposes Max to lethal radiation, he learns he has only a few days to live. Desperate to live, Max agrees to work with a group that can smuggle him to Elysium in exchange for stealing information. His actions could ultimately help all of humankind. Neill Blomkamp wrote and directed the film, following the success of his first feature film, District 9. He reunited not only with several other members of the District 9 team but also with its production company, TriStar Pictures. Elysium became one of the studio’s most expensive films, made at a budget of $115 million. The film’s cast features Matt Damon as Max, Jodie Foster as Jessica Delacourt, Sharlto Copley as Kruger, Alice Braga as Frey, Diego Luna as Julio, and Wagner Moura as Spider, among others. Blomkamp originally wanted South African rapper Watkin Tudor Jones to play Max. Reportedly, Jones loves District 9 and even has “D9” tattooed on his inner lip (viaThe director then approached Eminem, but the rapper reportedly wanted the film to be shot in Detroit. Subsequently, Damon accepted the role. In an interview with, the actor said he spent four hours in the gym since the director envisioned a very specific body type for Max. Elysium premiered in cinemas worldwide on August 9, 2013, and received a mixed-to-positive reception. Commercially, the film earned roughly $286 million globally, perHarsha Panduranga is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer at Evolve Media, where he writes about shows, movies, and everything in between. When he’s not busy wishlisting games and books, you can find him streaming slow-burn horror and sci-fi movies/shows. His love for the genres has taught him to be very thorough and thoughtful regarding all the content that he writes, ensuring all his posts are insightful, well-researched, and resonate with both casual and hardcore fans of the medium.The planned Ocean’s Eleven prequel that is set to star Margot Robbie and Bradley has lost its director, with Lee…2026 is a big year for the Highlander franchise. It marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary fantasy film about…Teyana Taylor recently opened up about the possibility of a One Battle After Another 2, teasing that she’s been begging…2026 is a big year for the Highlander franchise. It marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary fantasy film about…An R-rated action film that experienced a weak theatrical run has become a huge streaming success upon finding a new…One of Keanu Reeves‘ latest action hits is officially available on HBO Max beginning today, making the current last entry…A sports biopic headlined by Christian Bale is leaving Netflix soon, giving subscribers only a limited time to catch it.…An acclaimed 2012 political thriller starring Chris Pratt is leaving Netflix in a few weeks. The Oscar-winning film Zero Dark…Scarlett Johansson’s sci-fi movie has clawed its way to the top of two major platforms simultaneously. The dinosaur spectacle is…One of Chris Pratt’s most successful movies is officially on Netflix now, bringing one of the biggest entries in a…
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