Originally announced in 2021, Halle Berry was slated to take the lead in a Netflix original sci-fi film titled “The Mothership.” The production successfully wrapped up filming in the same year. However, despite the initial anticipation, recent reports from The Insneider and Variety reveal that Netflix has opted to cancel the project entirely, leaving it without any release plans.

According to Variety’s recent report, the film faced challenges during post-production, leading to multiple delays. Unfortunately, these obstacles proved insurmountable, resulting in Netflix’s decision to abandon “The Mothership.”

This occurrence reflects a disconcerting trend in Hollywood, where major studios and streaming platforms are choosing to discard completed or near-completed projects, partly for tax write-offs. In essence, if a film or series doesn’t meet the studio’s expectations or encounters difficulties, they may opt to discard it rather than invest additional resources in completion and marketing.

The decision to scrap “The Mothership” follows a similar approach taken by other studios, with the Warner Bros. Batgirl movie being one of the initial notable examples. Additionally, streaming platforms like Disney+ have removed original content from their libraries, as seen with the removal of the “Willow” TV series from 2022.

“The Mothership,” written and directed by Matt Charman (known for “Bridge of Spies”), had Halle Berry not only as the star but also as a producer. The storyline revolves around a fearless woman whose husband mysteriously disappears. Upon discovering an unusual extraterrestrial object beneath her home, she embarks on a quest with her children to find him and unravel the mysteries surrounding his vanishing act, which may involve the CIA. The cancellation of the film marks a peculiar and challenging time for the entertainment industry.