[2][3][4] Dominion portrays the killing of animals through methods such as using carbon dioxide to gas pigs, maceration of chicks, and skinning foxes alive.

[3] The film was funded through crowdfunding campaigns and the Australian animal rights organisation Voiceless.

[3] It features narration by the famous actors Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara and Sadie Sink, as well as the singer Sia.

[8] It was filmed to be a feature-length documentary sequel to Lucent (2014), which mostly focused on the Australian pig farming industry.

[3] Dominion has been used as a focal point for vegan protest groups, who encourage others to watch the documentary.