The highly anticipated romantic comedy Eternity, starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner, hits theaters this Wednesday. Directed and co-written by David Freyne, the film blends romance, grief, and supernatural elements in a unique story about love that transcends time.
In Eternity, Olsen plays Joan, a woman forced to make an impossible choice: spend the afterlife with Luke (Turner), her first husband who died young, or remain with Larry (Teller), the man she built her future with. The emotional conflict unfolds in a beautifully crafted world that examines loyalty, memory, and what love means after life ends.
The cast also features John Early, Olga Merediz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
To celebrate the release, here are six other films and TV shows that explore the afterlife in imaginative, heartfelt, and philosophical ways.
7 Must-Watch Films & Shows About the Afterlife
1. Upload (2020–present)
This sci-fi comedy series on Prime Video imagines a futuristic digital afterlife where the wealthy can upload their consciousness instead of dying. Starring Robbie Amell and Andy Allo, the show blends humor and ethical dilemmas while exploring what life and love mean in a world where death isn’t final.
2. Soul (2020)
Pixar’s moving animated film follows Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a jazz musician whose unexpected death sends him on a journey of self-discovery. Featuring voices from Tina Fey, Questlove, and Daveed Diggs, Soul challenges viewers to appreciate purpose, identity, and the gift of living.
3. The Good Place (2016–2020)
A fan-favorite philosophical comedy, this NBC/Apple TV+ series follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) after she mistakenly arrives in the Good Place. With humor and emotional depth, it questions morality, redemption, and what it means to become a better person.
4. The Lovely Bones (2009)
Based on Alice Sebold’s bestselling novel and starring Saoirse Ronan, this drama portrays a murdered girl watching over her grieving family while seeking justice. Stanley Tucci’s chilling performance earned Oscar praise.
5. What Dreams May Come (1998)
Starring Robin Williams, this visually stunning drama follows a husband’s journey through heaven and hell to rescue his wife. The film explores grief, devotion, and the transformative power of love.
6. Defending Your Life (1991)
In this romantic comedy from Albert Brooks, the dead must defend the choices they made in life before moving on to heaven. With Meryl Streep co-starring, the film offers a humorous yet emotional take on human flaws and courage.
Why ‘Eternity’ Stands Out
Eternity brings a fresh approach to afterlife storytelling by combining relatable relationships with supernatural choice. Its emotional stakes and star-power cast position it as one of the most buzzworthy holiday releases of 2025.
Whether exploring grief, hope, or second chances, these seven titles reveal why audiences remain fascinated by what lies beyond.
