AceShowbiz - I Am Number Four is set to depart from the streaming service Tubi soon, just as anticipation builds for a reboot of this cult-favorite sci-fi adaptation. Throughout April, Tubi expanded its free science fiction catalog by adding titles such as Gemini Man and Timecrimes. However, one notable film, I Am Number Four, which only recently joined the platform on April 1st, will be leaving by the end of the month.

The film is an adaptation of the Lorien Legacies young adult novel series. It follows a gifted teenage alien fugitive who hides on Earth to escape relentless intergalactic bounty hunters. Forced to relocate to a small town, the protagonist must embrace his emerging superpowers to survive after the first three of his kind are killed. When released in 2011, I Am Number Four achieved moderate box office success, grossing $150 million worldwide against a $50 million budget.

Excitingly, original screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are reportedly involved in a reboot of I Am Number Four, although detailed information on the project has been limited since news first surfaced in 2024. This reboot aims to revive interest in a property that once promised to launch a major young adult sci-fi franchise.

I Am Number Four was originally intended to be the first installment in a multi-film series based on the popular book series. Despite its promising source material and the booming popularity of YA franchises around its release, the movie fell short of expectations. Its $150 million gross was viewed as underwhelming for a potential franchise starter, especially compared to hits like Twilight and The Hunger Games.

The 2011 film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, holding a 32% critic score and a 57% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, creative differences between the film and the original book series led to the cancellation of a planned sequel based on the second book, The Power of Six. This cancellation was seen as a significant disappointment for fans and a missed opportunity within the YA sci-fi genre.

Over the years, I Am Number Four has transitioned from a critically panned box office project to a cult classic and an underrated gem among 2010s young adult adaptations. The film offers engaging romance typical of YA franchises, alongside compelling CGI-driven action sequences. Fans and newcomers alike believe that if the franchise had continued, it could have developed an expansive and immersive world.

With I Am Number Four soon leaving Tubi, viewers wondering where to watch the film next still have options. While the movie is not currently available on major streaming platforms, it can be streamed on AMC+ and Philo. Additionally, it remains accessible through online rental and purchase services.

The departure of I Am Number Four from Tubi marks a notable moment for fans anticipating the reboot. As the streaming window closes, followers of the franchise will hope the new adaptation fulfills the promise that the original film set over a decade ago.

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