Everything To Know About 'Asteroid City'

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Wes Anderson is bringing his unique style to the dessert with the upcoming film Asteroid City. The film, set in 1955, tells the story of a group of parents and students from across the country convening in a small, desert town called Asteroid City. It features a massive ensemble cast that includes actors like Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and Bryan Cranston. Here's everything we know about Asteroid City.

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What is Asteroid City going to be about?

Asteroid City is about a group of students and parents from across the country meeting in a small town to participate in a stargazing convention. The film is set in 1955 and features an ensemble cast.

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Where will Asteroid City be released?

Asteroid City has a limited theatrical release on June 16, 2023. It will then have a wide theatrical release on June 23, 2023.

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Who stars in Asteroid City?

Asteroid City has an ensemble cast that includes:

Jason Schwartzman

Scarlett Johansson

Tom Hanks

Jeffrey Wright

Tilda Swinton

Bryan Cranston

Edward Norton

Liev Schreiber

Steve Carell

Maya Hawke

Margot Robbie

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Why is Asteroid City rated R?

Asteroid City is rated R for brief, graphic nudity.

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Where can I watch Asteroid City?

Asteroid City will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. For people not attending the festival, it will have a wide theatrical release on June 23, 2023.

Is Asteroid City animated?

Asteroid City isn't an animated movie. Director Wes Anderson said that it may include some animated elements, but the film is still a live-action movie.

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How long is the movie Asteroid City?

Asteroid City has a run time of 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Is there an Asteroid City trailer?

A trailer for Asteroid City was released on March 29, 2023. Stylistically, it looks very much like a Wes Anderson movie. The plot is still somewhat unclear, save for the fact that there are aliens, people are trapped in a place called Asteroid City (that looks a lot like a vintage movie set) and Johansson plays an actress.

Where to stream Asteroid City

Asteroid City will premiere in theaters for a limited release on June 16, 2023, before opening widely on June 23, 2023. It does not have a streaming release date yet.

What is the release date for Asteroid City?

Asteroid City will have a limited theatrical run starting on June 16, 2023. It will then expand to a wide theatrical release starting on June 23, 2023.

Will Asteroid City be streaming?

As is the case with most major movies, Asteroid City will most likely be available on a streaming service once it finishes its theatrical run. Details on the streaming release date and platform have not been confirmed.

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