Dylan O’Brien’s New Sci-fi Dystopian Thriller Bomb Finally Begins Streaming On Hulu This Week After Quiet Theatrical Release

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Dylan O’Brien’s sci-fi thriller is now available to stream after a difficult release in cinemas.

The film Anniversary, starring O’Brien, will soon be available on Hulu. It was originally released in theaters on October 29, 2025, and centers around a family reunion for the Taylors. Tensions rise when it’s revealed that their son’s girlfriend, Liz (played by Phoebe Dynevor), is involved with ‘The Change,’ a political group pushing for a single-party government.

Hulu has announced that the movie Anniversary will be available to stream starting Friday, March 13th. The film didn’t do well in theaters, earning just over $672,000 despite costing $7 million to make. This makes it director O’Brien’s lowest-grossing film, and a significant disappointment for distributor Lionsgate.

Despite generally positive reviews, the film Anniversary has a 67% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 67 reviews) and a 78% audience score (from over 50 verified ratings). Reviewers have praised the film’s suspense, particularly as the central premise – ‘The Change’ – unfolds yearly, which is where the film gets its name.

Lionsgate faced criticism for allegedly sabotaging the theatrical release of Anniversary, leading to its disappointing box office results. The film received limited distribution, playing in only a few US theaters, and wasn’t promoted much, even though it featured well-known actors like O’Brien, Kyle Chandler, Diane Lane, and Mckenna Grace.

Some, like producer Nick Wechsler, believe Lionsgate didn’t give the film a wide release or invest much in marketing because of its politically charged plot. The movie centers on a powerful group attempting to force national unity by imposing a single political belief, even if it requires violence.

Critics have often discussed the film’s political side, arguing it doesn’t clearly showcase the ideology it’s meant to represent. Despite this, the debate around the movie and how well it’s done in theaters make its upcoming release on Hulu particularly noteworthy.

Now that the film Anniversary is available to stream, more people will be able to decide if it should have been shown in more theaters. Despite not doing well at the box office, the movie has been generally well-received, and its political themes make it interesting, especially considering the controversy surrounding its limited release.

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2026-03-11 17:18