Extinction
“We were not here first.”
A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.
Where to watch Extinction in United States
NetflixClick a service to open Extinction there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Extinction streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | — |
| Canada | Netflix | — |
| Australia | Netflix | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — |
| France | Netflix | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Netflix | — |
| Japan | Netflix | — |
About Extinction
Extinction is a 2018 English-language action, drama and science fiction film directed by Ben Young. The cast is led by Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Israel Broussard. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Extinction was produced by Good Universe and Mandeville Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 15, 2018, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ben Young
- Writers
- Spenser Cohen, Brad Kane, Eric Heisserer
- Release date
- July 15, 2018
- OTT release
- July 27, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Good Universe, Mandeville Films
Extinction cast & crew
Extinction was directed by Ben Young and written by Spenser Cohen, Brad Kane, and Eric Heisserer.
The cast features Michael Peña as Peter, Lizzy Caplan as Alice, Israel Broussard as Miles, Mike Colter as David, Lex Shrapnel as Ray, and Emma Booth as Samantha.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrew Grush, cinematography is by Pedro Luque, and it was produced by Todd Lieberman and Nathan Kahane.
Is Extinction worth watching?
Extinction holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,998 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and science fiction, Extinction is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Extinction
In United States, you can stream Extinction on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 27, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Extinction
Michael Peña
Peter
Lizzy Caplan
Alice
Israel Broussard
Miles
Mike Colter
David
Lex Shrapnel
Ray
Emma Booth
Samantha
Amelia Crouch
Hanna
Erica Tremblay
Lucy
Lilly Aspell
Megan
Dan Cade
Hoyt
Nikola Kent
Luke
Michael Absalom
Phil
Extinction — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Extinction in United States?
Extinction is streaming on Netflix in United States.
▸Is Extinction on Netflix?
Yes — Extinction is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Extinction in?
Extinction is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Extinction?
Extinction runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Extinction rated?
Extinction is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,998 ratings.
▸When did Extinction release on OTT?
Extinction became available digitally on July 27, 2018.
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