diff --git a/examples/five_by_five.py b/examples/five_by_five.py
index c7414eaab..f3aada19f 100644
--- a/examples/five_by_five.py
+++ b/examples/five_by_five.py
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+from __future__ import annotations
+
 """Simple version of 5x5, developed for/with Textual."""
 
 from pathlib import Path