Malignant Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 31, 2022

Malignant

Release Date: Friday, September 10, 2021 Theaters

Director: James Wan

Starring: Annabelle Wallis • Jake Abel • George Young • Maddie Hasson • Michole Briana White

R Fantasy 1 hr, 51 m

3.18 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Malignant Man focuses on Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis who is resigned to his fate until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite. Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society’s skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past.

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Who stars in Malignant – Cast List

A
Annabelle Wallis
Mercy, Mutiny
Jake Abel
Fog of War, The Host
G
George Young
Falling for Christmas
M
Maddie Hasson
Bone Lake, Elevation
M
Michole Briana White
Lila and Eve
J
Jacqueline McKenzie
Force of Nature: The Dry 2, Poker Face
I
Ingrid Bisu
The Nun

Who is making Malignant – Crew List

A look at Malignant behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Wan last helmed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Aquaman. The film's writer James Wan last penned The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and The Nun.

Director: James Wan
Screenwriters: James Wan
Ingrid Bisu
Producers: Stephen Christy
Michael Clear
Ross Richie
James Wan

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Atomic Monster
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the Malignant

Key Facts

Based on a Boom! Studios comic co-created by James Wan.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2020

Completed

Changed Malignant movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2019

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography began on September 25, 2019.

Aug 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Stranger Things director Rebecca Thomas will helm.

Jun 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Brad Peyton will direct.

Jun 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong horror violence and gruesome images, and for language
Runtime: 1 hr, 51 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Malignant Man
Language: English

Malignant Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

Malignant Release Date: When was the film released?

Malignant was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 10 , 2021. There were 20 20 other movies released on the same date, including Queenpins, The Voyeurs and Kate.

The estimated home release date for Malignant is currently being determined. Stay tuned!