NEVADA CITY, Calif. — The Nevada County Library is excited to present a free screening of the critically acclaimed science fiction film Annihilation on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the historic Nevada Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the film beginning promptly at 7 p.m. This special event is part of the Nevada County Reads 2025 celebration.
The 2025 Nevada County Reads book selection is Annihilation, the award-winning novel by Jeff VanderMeer. Community members are encouraged to read the book and participate in a series of discussions and events inspired by its thought-provoking themes.
Event Details
When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Where: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Audience: Annihilation is rated R and is recommended for ages 17 and older Admission: Free
About Annihilation
Based on the award-winning novel by Jeff VanderMeer, Annihilation follows a team of scientists as they journey into a mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon known as Area X—an uncharted and dangerous zone where nature has begun to mutate in unpredictable ways. Starring Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac, the film was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Ex Machina).
According to RogerEbert.com, Annihilation is “one of the best in this recent wave of sci-fi films.” The movie is rated R for violence and is recommended for audiences ages 17 and older.
Join the Nevada County Reads Community Conversation
This film screening is just one of many events celebrating Annihilation as part of Nevada County Reads 2025. Throughout the next two months, the Nevada County Library will host book club discussions, author events, and interactive programs exploring the novel’s themes of discovery, transformation, and the mysteries of the unknown.
The event series will culminate in a highly anticipated author talk with Jeff VanderMeer on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Nevada County Sierra College Campus.
The Annihilation film screening and all Nevada County Reads 2025 events are free and open to the public. To explore the full schedule of events, please visit www.nevadacountyreads.com
About the Nevada County Library
The Nevada County Library system provides a range of resources and services to inspire learning, discovery, and connection for community members of all ages. Nevada County Library remains committed to enriching the community through dynamic cultural programming and invites everyone to join in these exciting events!
For more information about this event and other library programs, visit https://nevadacountyca.libcal.com or call or call 530-265-7050. Don’t forget to follow Nevada County Library on Instagram and Facebook for the latest program updates!