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The Cloverfield Paradox

HorrorMysteryScience Fiction

Directed by Julius Onah

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality. From TMDB

59 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Lemmy, TMDB reviews, Mastodon) · newest Oct 26, 2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026 · How this works

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The Cloverfield Paradox is a 2018 horror mystery science fiction film, directed by Julius Onah, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Daniel Brühl and Chris O'Dowd.

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  • Magnum, T.I.(M.) @hydrationchimp.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 13, 2025

    wait, they let the guy who directed The Cloverfield Paradox direct the new marvel movie?

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  • ekZepp @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 14, 2024

    Top 12 Recent But Forgotten Lovecraftian Movies That Will Terrorize You With Cosmic Horror. - Color out of Space (2019) - Underwater (2020) - The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) - The Lighthouse (2019) - Annihilation (2018) - The Tall Grass (2019) - Bird Box (2018) - The Empty Man (2020) - The Deep One (2020) - Apostle (2018) - Intersection (2012) - Suitable Flesh (2023)

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  • Shane M. Bailey @shanembailey.comBluesky · Jan 14, 2025

    I watched The Cloverfield Paradox and while it wasn't the best movie I thought it was worth the watch. I prefer the franchise examining different sci-fi genres and loosely tying them into the main Cloverfield idea. I hope they are still considering the 4th film.

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  • J⎊nster the M⎊nster @jonnymagnum.bsky.socialBluesky · May 5, 2026

    It’s not a fantastic film, but The Cloverfield Paradox sounds like the name of a tech metal band whose album cover is loaded with geometric shapes and some sort of futuristic font.

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  • ♔ 𝖽ⲇⲙⲇⳋⲉ𝖽 𓃠 ⲫⳙⲉⲉⲛ ♔ @damagedqueen.satan.socialBluesky · Apr 25, 2026

    Name a movie that’s wayyyy better than people say. Mine: The Cloverfield Paradox #Filmsky #Moviesky #SciFi 📽️

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  • Brain Glitches @cinemajules.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 20, 2025

    535. Green Lantern 2011 1h54m PG 39 Metascore 5.5 (307K) Sits between : 534. Dreamcatcher 2003 and 536. The Cloverfield Paradox 2018 on imdb category: movie/ sci-fi /80k votes or above

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  • MRSAla K LeGuin @mrsalakleguin.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2023

    The 2nd movie is 10 Cloverfield Lane Starring John Motherfucking Goodman The 3rd is The Cloverfield Paradox It’s really bad

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  • Daniel is a Dead Man @danielofdojima.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2025

    Wait the new Captain America is directed by the guy who did The Cloverfield Paradox????? Now all the rewrites and issues with the film (and the review score) make sense. How did anyone give them another film never mind a mulit million dollar blockbuster.

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  • UndeadFoodSnob @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 3, 2024

    Adding a few of my favorite lovecraft or lovecraft-ish movies and games. Movies: - The Thing (1982) - Slither (2006) - John Dies at the End (2013) - The Shape of Water (2017) - The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) - The Lighthouse (2019) - The Superdeep (2020) - Final Prayer or The Borderlands (UK) (2014) - The Deep Dark or Gueules noires (FR) (2023) - Virus (1999) - Black Mountain Side (2016) - Spring (2014) - The Void (2016) - Sea Fever (2020) Video Games: - Amnesia Series - Chronicle of…

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  • RandyLittlesMovies @randylittlesmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2026

    My ★★★ review of The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) on @letterboxd: boxd.it/oEpZz

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  • Will, Everybody's Pal @uncleshouty.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 17, 2026

    Because my sister and I are seemingly the only fans of the film, my sister has Daniel Bruhl's screen-used water bottle from The Cloverfield Paradox

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  • Seth Lukas Hynes @sethhyneswriter.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 17, 2026

    A very tense, well-acted sci-fi horror film. Cosmonaut on YouTube once pointed out that there was a strange trend of sci-fi horror films like this featuring one random comedy actor: Life had Ryan Reynolds, The Cloverfield Paradox had Chris O'Dowd and Alien: Covenant had Danny McBride.

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  • ༺🕯 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 🕯༻ @jds-1988.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 14, 2026

    Also, 10 Cloverfield Lane was a decent movie with decent acting, but some may find the setting boring. The Cloverfield Paradox was just a messy space movie, so it was at least entertaining, but not at all thought-provoking.

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  • 🍉🍍Bromez Chaddams🍍🍉 @bromezaddams.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2026

    I love that one. I don't care for the first movie, but then this and The Cloverfield Paradox are great

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  • Trizetcannon @[email protected]Lemmy · Jan 20, 2026

    * Rachel Weisz & Florence Pugh (Widows in Black Widow) (17-4=13) * Emma Stone & Britt Lower (Redheads) (13-5=8) * Hayley Atwell & Cate Blanchett (Played characters that wore the Crown of Hela) (8-5=3) * Krysten Ritter & Elizabeth Debicki (Were in a movie released by Netflix that wasn't originally a Netflix series (El Camino & The Cloverfield Paradox)) (3-3=0) If you have an issue with my Ritter/Debicki reason, I could also point out they both led military organizations in a series that…

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  • Steven Randolph @rocketjockey.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2025

    🎥 Movie Streaming The Cloverfield Paradox (netflix) Meh Could have been a fine low-mid budget sci-fi horror/cosmic horror film It needed: A lot of script polishing (everything was just random) A science adviser😵‍💫 To kick JJ Abrams to the curb with his Cloverfield bs!!!

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  • Jason Byrne @geekwithsoul.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 7, 2025

    Hmm, just checked and saw they also directed The Cloverfield Paradox and that unfortunately makes a lot of sense. That film missed in much the same way.

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  • Erin Snyder @erinlsnyder.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    I've also seen The Cloverfield Paradox, so Brave New World is my second favorite movie from this director.

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  • REAR NAKED COCK CAGE @dogihad.meangirls.onlineBluesky · Apr 17, 2025

    I wouldn't say a work that features the *implication of potential gay sex* is queer, that would be like saying The Cloverfield Paradox was a queer film cuz there's lesbian yearning if u squint

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  • Zahille7 @[email protected]Lemmy · Mar 12, 2025

    The Cloverfield Paradox was honestly pretty bad imo. They used the plot of that one movie to tie together the original Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and even that weird Nazi movie JJ Abrams made where the Nazis are doing experiments with demons or whatever. They tried to make it a loose collection of multiverse movies, but imo that makes zero sense. It's like wanting all the different DC movies to be part of the same timeline and such.

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  • x.GIGGLE.x @xgigglex.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 4, 2025

    🎬Today in #HorrorHistory🎬 "The Cloverfield Paradox" (2018) was released. A surprise trailer for the film premiered during #SuperBowlLII and #Netflix released the movie on the same day. #OTD

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  • Steve King♿️ @stevemking.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2024

    I really love 10 Cloverfield Lane and The Cloverfield Paradox but I've never seen the original film. That's a crime. I know

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  • Cadbury Screme Egg Enthusiast @thx3188.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 11, 2026

    The Cloverfield Paradox is another departure but it depends on how the movie hits you. i was teetering on the edge of "this was better when it was called Event Horizon" by the end but it was still pretty fun

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  • Andy Walker @bigandyw.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2026

    A new episode of The Sciforror Film Podcast with reviews of two short Sci-fi films and the 2018 Sci-fi feature film "The Cloverfield Paradox", is now online. Here's the YouTube link:- youtu.be/rMkgiVVc6Y0?...

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  • Published Author Niels van Eekelen @nielsvaneekelen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 9, 2026

    Movie #13: The Cloverfield Paradox. Last of the improvised trilogy, and the least. Interesting ideas plus weirdness in space, but neither the weirdness nor the characters ever fully convinced. Event Horizon, but Event Horizon from Temu.

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  • Twisted Spinster @danceswithpugs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 12, 2026

    Now rewatching 10 Cloverfield Lane bc why not. This movie sounded kinda lame but I ended up absolutely loving it. Absolute work of art. (I will not rewatch The Cloverfield Paradox. I didn’t last 20 minutes before turning it off the first go)

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  • Scott Pfitzinger @pfitzinger.bsky.socialBluesky · May 25, 2026

    Tonight's movie is The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). It's only streaming on Netflix. Stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Brühl, John Ortiz, Chris O'Dowd, & Ziyi Zhang. Directed by Julius Onah. Music by the great Bear McCreary! www.netflix.com/title/80134431

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  • Mike @mikeinmn2.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 29, 2025

    Reviews, Health, and Other Stuff: Blu-Ray/Movie Review: The Cloverfield Paradox tkdmike30.blogspot.com/2025/07/blu-...

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  • Scary Good Horror Reviews @scarygoodreviews.bsky.socialBluesky · May 25, 2025

    Life (2017) 5/10 😱😱😱😱😱💀💀💀💀💀 Not awful, but it's a lot of talented folks making a movie I've already seen. I saw Life when it was called Alien, Prometheus, and the Cloverfield Paradox. They added an alien to Gravity. It's dumb astronauts getting picked off by an alien, one I didn't really care for.

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  • skeleT▲D @tadsbeard.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2025

    you know, i wonder why they didnt advertise that the director of the new #CaptainAmerica movie also directed The Cloverfield Paradox?

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  • Topher P @topherp.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2025

    So you’re telling me the director of “The Cloverfield Paradox” delivered a subpar Marvel movie

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  • Hazel Rioux @hazelrioux.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2025

    Nah bro, have you seen this directors other movie, The Cloverfield Paradox?! This is gonna be a masterpiece, just you wait!

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  • The Cam-pire Lestat 🍂🎃🧛🏻🐈‍⬛ @camlovesmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    For whatever reason, I still associate Super Bowl night with the surprise night-of release of THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX on Netflix. I’m still a Cloverfield nerd and nothing could’ve prepared me for that excitement - even if the movie was just ok.

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  • Toribor @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 13, 2024

    10 Cloverfield Lane is definitely an overall better film. Man I should watch that one again. Also I just remembered that The Cloverfield Paradox exists which I had completely forgotten about. That one was a total mess which is a bummer because the overall premise is in my wheelhouse and I love me some good space horror. I'll just watch Event Horizon instead.

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  • Mr. Normal @schmendimite.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2024

    Remember The Cloverfield Paradox, that movie set in space that had absolutely nothing to do with Cloverfield? Grafting a new script onto an existing property seems to be a popular move lately.

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  • Aqua bunny boy @aquajetazumarill.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 21, 2024

    Oh you simply most they're so fun. Cloverfield is definitely a fun monster movie. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a suspense thriller The Cloverfield Paradox is def the over the top sci-fi you're looking for

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  • FangedWyvern42 @[email protected]Lemmy · Dec 12, 2023

    I’m pretty sure _10 Cloverfield Lane_ is actually set after the first film. Only _The Cloverfield Paradox_ involves the multiverse.

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  • Saint Damien @bringmetheaxe.comBluesky · Sep 29, 2023

    I liked it. I love a horror movie that can squeeze a lot out of a little. I don't think I've seen The Cloverfield Paradox and I barely remember the original.

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  • Adam Bednarczyk @adambednarczyk.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2026

    There’s no point on this being on cinema last week. It‘s basically The Cloverfield Paradox of the 2020s.

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  • Film Fi3nd | Film Reviews @filmfi3nd.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2025

    🎬 The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) The film is entertaining enough and adds some interesting layers to the Cloverfield lore. It’s a fun watch overall, and it left me curious to see whether the franchise will continue. Rating: ⭐️⭐️ #thecloverfieldparadox #cloverfielduniverse #badrobot #cloverfield

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  • Seth Lukas Hynes @sethhyneswriter.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 8, 2025

    Earlier today, I recalled a strange recent trend in which several sci-fi horror films featured a well-known comedy actor. Life had Ryan Reynolds and Alien: Covenant had Danny McBride, but I couldn't recall the third example. Now I remember: The Cloverfield Paradox (awful movie) had Chris O'Dowd.

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  • matts-bluesky.bsky.social @matts-bluesky.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2025

    #TheCloverfieldParadox 2018 pretty decent #scifi film with an all b-list star cast. great plot that could be a series or 3. decent graphics and sfx. the very last minute was silly and could have been something like the magnetic putty instead. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #mattsTfilmreviews

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  • skuncc🏳️‍⚧️blep @skuncc.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2025

    Quantum entanglement is a made up deus ex machina from The Cloverfield Paradox. Good movie though

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  • HellHorror @hellhorror.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 7, 2025

    The Cloverfield Paradox Review - Reviews

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  • Jason C Daniels @jasoncdaniels.bsky.socialBluesky · May 18, 2025

    I took a break before firing up the final movie in the Cloverfield trilogy, The Cloverfield Paradox. And it would seem Plex is acting up... It's been stuttering a bit ... Just cleared up (for now) as I typed this.

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  • jeffery --dangerously-skip-permissions @jefferyharrell.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 30, 2025

    Contrariwise, there was The Cloverfield Paradox, which wasn't advertised at all before it dropped on Netflix. (Not a very good movie as I recall, but I remember having a good time watching it.)

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  • Steg68 @steg68.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 13, 2025

    Watching The Cloverfield Paradox film again and there are so many straightforward scientific errors it’s incredibly annoying. The space station spinning but the set is completely wrong for gravity to work is but one. Can SF films pay a scientific advisor to point out these glaring flaws?

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  • Chris @chrs00.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2025

    Genuinely a mystery to me why the new Captain America film hasn't been promoted as "from the director of the Cloverfield Paradox"

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  • KevShitPostKing @kev78856.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2025

    Who could’ve guessed that the guy whose only other major credit was THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX would make a bad movie

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  • Todd Luoto @toddluoto.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    Netflix dropping a new movie right after the Super Bowl seemed like a fun new tradition until The Cloverfield Paradox killed it instantly.

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  • chinji @chinji.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 3, 2025

    Just watched The Cloverfield Paradox and... I'm so fucking disappointed. I love #Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Lane, but Paradox... Honestly, I'm am strongly disliking JJ Abrams. What really bothered me and made me be unable to enjoy the film is that they got gravity wrong. They fucked up gravity!

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  • Pierre Picard @polygonspusher.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2024

    Just stumble upon that scifi short film / music videos really inspired by Daniel Espinosa's movie Life (2017) and Julius Onah's The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) and somehow makes a better use of the ingredients those movie proposed ahahah, I'm all for it =D

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  • Justin @dreamsin.digitalBluesky · Oct 6, 2023

    Omg, why do I love The Cloverfield Paradox (movie) so much?! I've seen it like 20 times since it first came out. I'm obsessed.

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  • Ben @benbartlett.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2023

    I fuckin' LOVE a film about an empty spaceship that is Not Quite Right that also features extremely distinct geometric shapes. I can't even remember anyone attempting one since The Cloverfield Paradox which was... a movie that exists.

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  • Joe Snarky @joesnarky.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 7, 2023

    Good news. The Cloverfield Paradox is better on the second watch. Just in case anyone was feeling angry about that movie today

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  • Zetabyte00 @zetabyte00Mastodon · Sep 11, 2019

    Watching The Cloverfield Paradox right now. #cloverfield #thecloverfieldparadox #movie

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  • ConradM @ConradMTMDB reviews · Apr 4, 2018

    Like Prometheus in 2012, this was a serious disappointment. The characters' decisions are bizarre, motivations are unexplained. The science is bogus. The horror elements are not horrifying. The whole thing lacks style, originality, humour or any kind of spark. The movie fails to establish any meaningful personality for the crew members, so the only question becomes which one will die next. OK, there's one potentially interesting idea: have each character speak in their own national language…

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  • tmdb15214618 @tmdb15214618TMDB reviews · Feb 6, 2018

    It's fine sci-fi schlock. There's a likable cast, a few tense body horror moments, and an interesting idea with a disembodied arm. The mostly generic hodge podge of a script doesn't live up to the potential of the rest of the elements. However, the most glaring flaw is the B-plot, Earth scenes added thanks to test audiences, which doesn't have any bearing on the principal story that happens in space. Thanks, test audiences.

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  • Walruse @EmkEyenTMDB reviews · Feb 5, 2018

    Putting Roy on a space station might sound like a bad idea, but making this movie was even worse. The Cloverfield Paradox is a rushed copy/paste job with not enough time to glue the events together. A bit of Alien here, a splash of The Philadelphia Experiment there and a handful of other classic sci-fi flicks sprinkled on top. Oh, that bit in Evil Dead was funny, lets have some of that too! Wrap it up with a title that attracts the horror people too and it is time to cash in the mockbuster it…

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