Scarlett Johansson’s Most Unsettling Sci-Fi Movie Is Officially Getting Cut From Netflix
Scarlett Johansson’s science fiction filmography is being reshaped as Jonathan Glazer’s “Under the Skin” is officially being removed from Netflix. The film represents a departure from Johansson’s other prominent sci-fi roles, which include her portrayal of an artificially enhanced human in Luc Besson’s “Lucy” (2014) and the cybernetically augmented Major in the live-action adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell.” Her continued presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow across nine films has further cemented her status as a leading sci-fi and action star.
Glazer’s “Under the Skin” is characterized as a distinctly different kind of science fiction film, eschewing the gun-fu action sequences and elaborate world-building that define much of contemporary blockbuster sci-fi cinema. Instead, the film takes an unsettling approach to its subject matter, positioning it as more experimental and challenging than conventional Hollywood fare.
The removal from Netflix marks a shift in the film’s availability, though the excerpt provided does not detail the specific reasons for the delisting or when it will no longer be accessible on the platform. The news highlights how streaming services continually adjust their catalogs, affecting viewers’ access to critically acclaimed but unconventional films.