Hounds of Love director Ben Young‘s sci-fi thriller Extinction, starring Michael Peña and Lizzy Caplan, is no longer hitting theaters this coming January. Universal Pictures has removed it completely from its slate with no replacement date given.
Extinction follows a man who has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into a reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on brutality and destruction. Fighting for their lives, he comes to realize an unknown strength to keep his family safe from harm.
Australian actress Emma Booth is reuniting with Young after starring in his Hounds of Love.
Good Universe and Mandeville Films are producing the film. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman are producers with Alexander Young, Nathan Kahane and Joe Drake exec producing.