Curious how the apocalyptic world in A quiet place After the success of the first two films, the successful horror franchise was expanded to include a prequel, which bears the title A quiet place: day one. John Kransinski, who directed and starred in the first two films, is no longer involved in the latest one and is not listed as a story writer. Day one instead, it was written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, who gave us Nic Cage’s unique culinary thriller Pig in 2021. The cast is led by Lupita Nyong’o (Us), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), Djimon Hounsou, who reprises his role A quiet place part IIand a very cute cat.

A quiet place: day one hit theaters in late June and has already made its way to digital on-demand services just over a month later. We’re still waiting for an official streaming date, but here’s how to watch the film at home in the meantime—and everything else you need to know.

what is A quiet place: day one about?

Day one is set in one of the loudest places in the world: New York City. So what happens when sound-sensitive aliens crash-land in the city that never sleeps? Chaos. That’s the main premise of the apocalyptic Alien prequel.

The story follows Sam (Nyong’o), a terminally ill hospice patient who reluctantly agrees to travel to Manhattan, only to find herself stranded in the city when the terrifying aliens take over. While battling through the alien apocalypse, Sam and her service cat Frodo catch the attention of a young law student named Eric (Quinn). The odd couple (and the cat) embark on a journey through the alien-infested city, and their only hope of survival is to remain absolutely silent.

Check out the official trailer to get a better idea of ​​what Day One is all about:

Is A quiet place: day one worth seeing?

Listen, prequels are hard to get right—and they’re sure to cause a stir. With a critics’ score of 86 percent and an audience score of 73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, A quiet place: day one I did it right most of the time.

Mashable film editor Kristy Puchko found parts of the film charming. She appreciated Nyong’o and Quinn’s “captivating screen presence” but felt that “the love story at its core fails to shine in the face of the requisite carnage and urban devastation the prequel promises.” As such, the film as a whole wasn’t quite as good as the sum of its parts.

However, given the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, many others felt that the prequel was quite convincing. That’s the best thing about films – everyone can form their own opinion. Horror master Stephen King certainly left his mark on the film.

Read our full review of A Quiet Place: Day One.

How to watch A quiet place: day one at home

Just over a month after A quiet place: day one made its theatrical debut, it became available to watch at home through video-on-demand sites like Prime Video and Apple TV+. You can now buy the film for your own digital library, or rent it for 30 days. Remember: Once you start watching a rental, you only have 48 hours to finish it before you lose access. If you’d rather wait and stream Day oneread on to learn more.

From August 2nd you can buy and rent the film from the following retailers:

Is A quiet place: day one Streaming?

Although there is no official announcement yet regarding the streaming date of A Quiet Place: Day One, we do know that the film will premiere on Paramount+ at some point. Paramount films are usually offered as streaming versions immediately after their theatrical release. Conveniently A quiet place And A quiet place part II are both also streaming on Paramount+, so you can watch the entire franchise with a single subscription.

Stay tuned for the official announcement in the coming months. If you want to prepare, you can sign up for a Paramount+ subscription in advance. Monthly subscriptions start at just $5.99, but there are also a few ways you can save money on your plan. Check out the best Paramount+ streaming deals below.

The best Paramount+ streaming deals

Best value: Get a free 7-day trial and then a month of Paramount+ Essential for just $5.99

Do you want to spend as little money as possible to see A quiet place: day one and its predecessors? Your best bet is to wait until the official streaming date is announced and sign up for a month of Paramount+ Essential for just $5.99. If you’re new to the streamer, you’ll also get a seven-day free trial. After watching, just remember to cancel your subscription if you want to avoid charges. You’ll have to endure some ads while watching the film, but just think of them as built-in snack and bathroom breaks.

Best long-term deal: Save 17% on a Paramount+ Essential annual subscription

If you choose the annual plan instead of the monthly plan, you can save 17% on your subscription. While you will have to pay more up front, it will pay off in the bigger picture of your streaming offering. An annual Paramount+ Essential plan will cost you $59.99 per year, which is only $5 per month, as opposed to $5.99 per month. If you want more than just Day one and you don’t mind advertising, then this is your best choice.

Best deal for no ads: Save 17% on a Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscription

If ads are a dealbreaker for you, you’ll need to sign up for Paramount+ with Showtime. This ad-free tier will cost you either $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (which works out to just $10 per month). The good news is that the extra cost not only gets you access to ad-free Paramount+ content, but also access to Showtime originals and movies (like Yellow Jackets And The curse), live TV with CBS, and college football. You’ll have to pay more, but you’ll definitely get a lot for your money.

Best deal for students: Save 25% on Paramount+ Essential

College students can get a monthly subscription to Paramount+ Essential for just $4.50 per month, as long as they can verify their student status with SheerID. Once verified, student discounts are valid for four years, even if you graduate before the four years are up. After four years, you will be charged the standard price for a monthly Essential subscription.

Best third-party deal: Get Paramount+ for free with a Walmart+ membership

It may not be the easiest way to see A quiet place: day onebut a Walmart+ membership gives you free access to Paramount+ and many other great benefits. Better yet, you can start with a free 30-day trial, so you can enjoy a full month of streaming without paying a dime. Just sign up as soon as the official streaming date is announced, and be sure to cancel before your trial ends if you want to avoid fees. If you want to keep your Walmart+ membership, it will cost you either $12.95 per month or $98 per year ($8.17/month).