Something Big Is Coming: Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi Dropped A Song From the "Don't Look Up" Soundtrack

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Have you ever wondered how the world would deal with a massive deadly comet heading straight towards Earth? Well, Adam McKay's upcoming comedy film, Don't Look Up, explores just that. With a star-studded cast ranging from Meryl Streep and Timothée Chalamet to Kid Cudi and Ariana Grande, Don't Look Up has fans in a frenzy.

If you're looking to find everything out about the movie before it drops, you've come to the right place. Ahead, find all the details we know about the movie so far, from its release date to cast members and more.

Are there any stories from the set?

Ahead of the movie's release, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and discussed filming with co-stars Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. When the host asked her about a specific scene in which she's riding in a car with Timothée and Leonardo, Jennifer recalled that it was "the most annoying day" of her life.

"They drove me crazy that day," she said. "I don't know what it was, Timothée was just excited to be like out of the house — I think it was like his first scene — and Leo had picked the song that was playing in the car and was just like, 'You know, this song it about, you know, blah blah blah.'"

Jennifer laughed and added that filming the scene was "hell." But she also complimented the two actors, saying how excited she was to work with Timothée and that he and Leo are "very nice."

Is there a soundtrack?

Yes! Don't Look Up stars Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi collaborated on a single that will appear on the film's soundtrack. "Just Look Up" tells a love story of two people as they prepare for a looming natural disaster.

Check out Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi's new single,"Just Look Up" below.

Is there a trailer?

Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for Don't Look Up on September 8. In it, we get a gist of what the all-star cast is up to in the film and even get a glimpse at a female president (played by none other than Meryl Streep, of course).

When does Don't Look Up come out?

Don't Look Up comes out in select theaters on Friday, December 10, and according to the trailer, it hits Netflix two weeks later on Christmas Eve. The movie will be available to stream at 12 a.m. PST/3 a.m. EST, and like any holiday release, fans will be able to lay back and enjoy the film with loved ones.

Who's cast in the movie?

Written and directed by Academy Award winner Adam McKay, the movie made headlines for its impressive star-studded cast. Some castmembers include:

  • Jennifer Lawrence

  • Leonardo DiCaprio

  • Timothée Chalamet

  • Ariana Grande

  • Scott Mescudi (a.k.a Kid Cudi)

  • Meryl Streep

  • Cate Blanchett

  • Jonah Hill

  • Tyler Perry

Adam McKay also teased that Chris Evans has "a little cameo in the movie," in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. The film also stars Mark Rylance, Ron Perlman, Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Michael Chiklis, and Tomer Sisley, among others.

Are there any photos from the movie?

Netflix has posted a ton of pics from the upcoming film since the trailer was released. USA Today also published an exclusive photo of Timothée Chalamet, Jennifer Lawrence, and Leonardo DiCaprio's characters in a grocery store.

On November 16, the streaming service unveiled the official poster for the film, featuring the star-studded cast behind the title text.

What is Don't Look Up about?

After discovering a comet is heading straight towards Earth, a grad student and her professor try to warn everyone of the danger through a media tour. Here's what Netflix's official synopsis has to offer about the upcoming movie:

Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The problem — it’s on a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one really seems to care. Turns out warning mankind about a planet-killer the size of Mount Everest is an inconvenient fact to navigate. With the help of Dr. Oglethorpe (Rob Morgan), Kate and Randall embark on a media tour that takes them from the office of an indifferent President Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), to the airwaves of The Daily Rip, an upbeat morning show hosted by Brie (Cate Blanchett) and Jack (Tyler Perry). With only six months until the comet makes impact, managing the 24-hour news cycle and gaining the attention of the social media obsessed public before it’s too late proves shockingly comical — what will it take to get the world to just look up?!

Aside from being an award-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his climate activism. He told Entertainment Weekly that the environmental themes of the film lured him in. "I knew when I read his script that it was incredibly unique, as it struck an important chord concerning the modern world we live in," he told the outlet. "Adam has woven an incredibly timely message about society, how we communicate, our current priorities, and the climate crisis into an absurdly funny yet important movie."

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