Lupita Nyong'o Fights Alien Invaders in 'A Quiet Place: Day One' OTT Debut

The highly anticipated prequel to the 2018 hit 'A Quiet Place,' titled 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' has finally made its OTT debut on Netflix. The apocalyptic horror film, directed by Michael Sarnoski, was released in theaters on June 28, 2025, and is now available for streaming as of November 14.

The movie follows the story of a woman with a terminal illness who is trapped in New York City during the initial alien invasion. Forced to evade the vicious creatures that use advanced hearing to hunt their prey, the woman must fight for survival in the chaos of the city. Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn take on the lead roles in this thrilling prequel.

While the film provides a glimpse into the early days of the 'A Quiet Place' timeline, the narrative has been met with mixed reviews. Some critics have noted that the prequel prioritizes immediate chaos and character struggles over answering lingering questions, leaving viewers wanting more clarity. Inconsistencies, such as the authorities' inexplicable knowledge of the aliens' water weakness on the first day, have also been highlighted as plot holes.

Nevertheless, the 'A Quiet Place' saga continues, with the next installment, 'A Quiet Place Part III,' currently in progress. Directed, written, and produced by John Krasinski, the third part of the franchise is set to hit theaters on July 30, 2027, after a three-week delay from its initial release date.