# Allen on Netflix: Nightmare Fuel E.T. Riff

> Netflix's 'Allen' mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror, but critics call it a failed satire.
- Title: Allen on Netflix: Nightmare Fuel E.T. Riff · Decider
- Summary: Netflix's 'Allen' mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror, but critics call it a failed satire. Netflix's 'Allen' (2026) is a poorly executed E.T.
- Keywords: allen (2026), bluey, comedies, netflix, stream it or skip it, Decider
- Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/11/12/allen-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it
- Published: 2026-11-12T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: allen (2026), bluey, comedies, netflix, stream it or skip it, entertainment, culture
## Where to Stream
Allen (2026) is on Netflix.
## The Premise
Petey, a kid in the 1990s, met an alien named Allen who lived in his basement.
## The Characters
Adult Petey pines for Allen while crushing on Sarah, who's engaged to a strict cretin named Rory.
## The Plot Twist
Allen returns, but a truth reveals the movie isn't sure what it wants to be.
## The Critique
The movie mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror but lacks nerve to be funny or provocative.
## The Verdict
Critics say 'Allen' is a failed satire that skips the mark with syrupy sentiment and weak humor.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's 'Allen' (2026) is a poorly executed E.T. parody that skips the mark with syrupy sentiment and weak humor.