Actress Anne Hathaway recently shared a lighthearted reflection on her 2017 film Colossal, joking that despite its unique appeal, hardly anyone saw it when it first premiered in theatres. Speaking to fans while recalling the movie’s production, Hathaway expressed hope that the film, now available on a streaming platform, might find a new audience in the future. The Anne Hathaway Colossal film has garnered attention as a distinctive entry in her career, blending science fiction and dark comedy.
Filming Memories and Co-Stars in Vancouver
Hathaway took to Instagram to recount filming Colossal back in 2015, during which she was pregnant with her first child. She described her and her husband Adam Shulman’s experience in Vancouver, where they stayed with their dogs while working on director Nacho Vigalondo’s creatively unconventional kaiju-themed movie. The actress fondly mentioned Jason Sudeikis, who starred alongside her before his hit show Ted Lasso emerged.
In 2015 while pregnant with our first baby, Adam and I went with our pups to Vancouver to make @nacho_vigalondo’s wonderfully insane kaiju movie Colossal co-starring a brilliant and pre-Ted Lasso Jason Sudekis.
– Anne Hathaway
We all had a blast- the awesome @nina was even there for Halloween- and it is both one of my favorite movies I have ever been in and one of the best times I have ever had on set.
– Anne Hathaway
Theatrical Release and Box Office Response
Despite the enjoyable shooting experience and the film’s unique blend of humor and sci-fi elements, Hathaway admitted the film’s arrival in theatres did not translate into commercial success. She poked fun at the reality of its box office performance by sarcastically claiming it “shattered box office records,” then clarified that in fact, it flew largely under the radar.
When it arrived in theatres in 2017, it shattered box office records and became the shining hope of all low-budget indies that if you stick to your guns, you can make it big and transcend it all. Jk, no one saw it.
– Anne Hathaway
Streaming Debut and Renewed Optimism
Now available on Netflix, Colossal has a fresh chance to reach viewers who missed it initially. Hathaway expressed cautious optimism that the film might finally be embraced by a wider audience in 2026. She encouraged viewers to give it a try, noting its blend of humor and cleverness, supported by positive critic reviews.
BUT it just landed on Netflix!! So if you have the inclination, maybe 2026 is finally Colossal’s year.
– Anne Hathaway
Hathaway also wrote,
“It’s funny and strange and silly/smart and great (just my opinion… and 82% of critics on RT so…) Hope you give it a go! Stay weird!”
Plot and Cast Details of Colossal
Colossal is a science fiction black comedy crafted by director and writer Nacho Vigalondo. It features Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens, Austin Stowell, and Tim Blake Nelson in key roles. The storyline follows an unemployed writer who unwittingly causes a gigantic creature to appear in Seoul as she battles with alcoholism and a toxic relationship with a controlling colleague.
This unusual blend of genres and themes sets the film apart, reinforcing its status as a cult favorite despite limited initial exposure.
