Elizabeth Olsen Stars in Eternity, a High-Concept Rom-Com Arriving on Streaming Feb. 13
Elizabeth Olsen leads a starry cast in Eternity, a new romantic comedy built around an afterlife trade‑off that asks one central question: who would you choose to spend forever with? The film hits a single streaming service on Friday, Feb. 13, with reports of an unofficial early drop at 9 p. m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Plot and performances: a choice that spans decades
Eternity centers on Joan, played by Elizabeth Olsen, who arrives at a metaphysical waiting room called the Junction after death. There she must decide between the different themed Eternities — from Mountain World and Beach World to a Studio 54–style option and even a Man‑Free World — a choice that will be permanent. Joan faces an agonizing decision: remain with Larry, her husband of 65 years who died just before her, or reunite with Luke, her first husband who died in the Korean War and waited 67 years in the Junction for her arrival.
Olsen anchors the film’s emotional core, navigating grief, yearning and the strange comedy of an afterlife bureaucracy. She’s matched by performances that draw on long histories and intimate chemistry, leaning into both the melancholy and the absurd elements of a high‑concept premise. The setup allows the film to examine memory and commitment while offering vivid, often playful visual worlds tied to the various Eternities.
When and how to watch
The movie becomes available on Friday, Feb. 13 on a single subscription streaming service. The platform has been known to make titles accessible as early as 9 p. m. ET the evening before a scheduled release, so viewers may find the film available beginning Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9 p. m. ET in some cases. The service is offering a seven‑day free trial for new subscribers, and the subscription price after the trial runs $12. 99 per month.
Because the release is exclusive, viewers who want to watch without a subscription can take advantage of the free trial window to screen the film. The exclusivity also means the movie won’t appear on multiple platforms at launch; availability will be tied to that single service’s library and licensing window.
Critical reaction and expectations
Early assessments have been mixed. One review described Eternity as a frustrating high‑concept rom‑com that doesn’t fully capitalize on what Elizabeth Olsen brings to the material. Critics who took issue with the film cited uneven tonal shifts and a narrative that sometimes struggles to reconcile its big metaphysical idea with the demands of romantic comedy.
Still, other viewers and commentators point to the film’s imaginative production design — the distinct visual identities of the various Eternities — and Olsen’s committed lead performance as reasons to watch. The central premise, a permanent choice among themed afterlives, provides fertile ground for lively debate and personal reflection, especially around a Valentine’s Day release window.
For audiences curious about the film’s blend of whimsy and melancholy, the coming weekend will be the first chance to judge whether the concept lands. Whether Eternity becomes a seasonal curiosity or a conversation starter may depend on how willing viewers are to embrace a story that treats the afterlife like a theme park of regrets and possibilities.
Elizabeth Olsen’s turn at the center of that experiment makes the film a must‑see for fans of her work, even as expectations are split on whether the movie fully realizes its high‑concept ambitions.
