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A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One is a 2024 American apocalyptic horror film written and directed by Michael Sarnoski.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

A Quiet Place: Day One is a 2024 American apocalyptic horror film written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. It serves as a prequel spin-off and the third installment in the A Quiet Place series, set during the first day of the alien invasion in New York City. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o as Samira, with Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou in supporting roles.

Premise

The film centers on a woman named Samira, who is living with cancer in a hospice when alien creatures attack New York City. The story follows her struggle to survive during the earliest hours of the invasion.

Production

A Quiet Place: Day One was written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, from a story he developed with John Krasinski. The production recreated New York settings in London and also filmed on location in Harlem.

Release

The film premiered in 2024 and was released in U.S. theatres on 28 June 2024. It was distributed as a theatrical horror release with a PG-13 rating.

Franchise position

The film is part of the A Quiet Place franchise and takes place before the events of the first two films. It expands the series by showing the start of the alien invasion rather than its aftermath.

Key facts

  • The film is a prequel spin-off and the third installment in the A Quiet Place series.
  • It depicts the first day of the alien invasion in New York City, following characters Samira and Eric.
  • Lupita Nyong'o stars as Samira, with Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou in supporting roles.
  • Most New York City scenes were filmed in London, with some location filming in Harlem.
  • The film was released in U.S. theatres on 28 June 2024.
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Canadian context

The film was released in Canada as part of the same international theatrical rollout and is relevant to Canadian audiences as a major Hollywood horror franchise entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Quiet Place: Day One about?
It follows Samira "Sam" and Eric as they try to survive the first day of an alien invasion in New York City, when sound-sensitive creatures begin attacking humanity.
When does A Quiet Place: Day One come out?
It was released in U.S. theatres on 28 June 2024.
Who is in the cast of A Quiet Place: Day One?
The main cast includes Lupita Nyong'o as Samira, Joseph Quinn as Eric, Alex Wolff as Reuben, and Djimon Hounsou as Henri.
Is A Quiet Place: Day One a prequel?
Yes. It is a prequel spin-off and the third film in the A Quiet Place series, set during the beginning of the invasion.
Where was A Quiet Place: Day One filmed?
Most of the New York City scenes were filmed in London, with some exterior filming in Harlem, New York City.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Quiet_Place:_Day_One
    Supports: Premise, franchise position, director, story credit, cast, and basic film identification.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13433802/
    Supports: Plot summary and filming details indicating London backlot work and Harlem location filming.
  3. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/27/entertainment/a-quiet-place-day-one-review/index.html
    Supports: U.S. theatrical release date and prequel framing.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_quiet_place_day_one
    Supports: Release year, runtime, rating, and principal cast listing.