Remarkably Bright Creatures Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 9, 2026

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Coming Out: Friday, May 8, 2026 Netflix

Director: Olivia Newman

Starring: Dan Payne • Sally Field • Lewis Pullman • Beth Grant • Kathy Baker

PG-13 Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a Giant Pacific Octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the best-selling book.

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Who stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures – Cast List

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Dan Payne
Everything, Everything, Corrective Measures
Sally Field
Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
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Lewis Pullman
Avengers: Doomsday, The Testament of Ann Lee
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Beth Grant
Sweet Dreams, Jackie
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Kathy Baker
The Age Of Adaline, The Art of Racing in the Rain

Who is making Remarkably Bright Creatures – Crew List

A look at Remarkably Bright Creatures behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Olivia Newman last helmed Where The Crawdads Sing.

Director: Olivia Newman
Screenwriters: Olivia Newman
John Whittington
Producers: Peter Craig
David Levine
Bryan Unkeless

Studio: Netflix Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Remarkably Bright Creatures

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2025

Completed

Changed Remarkably Bright Creatures movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material, some strong language, suggestive references and brief drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Remarkably Bright Creatures Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Remarkably Bright Creatures is scheduled for release in Netflix on Friday, May 8 , 2026. There are two other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Sheep Detectives and Mortal Kombat II .