Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
“A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.”
Synopsis
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-12-10
Top Cast
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Dane DeHaan
Valerian
Cara Delevingne
Laureline
Clive Owen
Commander Arün Filitt
Rihanna
Bubble
Ethan Hawke
Jolly the Pimp
Herbie Hancock
Defence Minister
Kris Wu
Sergeant Neza
Rutger Hauer
President of the World State Federation
John Goodman
Igon Siruss (voice)
Elizabeth Debicki
Emperor Haban-Limaï (voice)
Sam Spruell
General Okto Bar
Ola Rapace
Major Gibson
Alain Chabat
Bob the Pirate
Thom Findlay
Pirates (voice)
Mathieu Kassovitz
Hawker
Aymeline Valade
Emperor Haban-Limaï
Sasha Luss
Princess Lïhio-Minaa / Creature 'Candy Dress'
Pauline Hoarau
Empress Aloï / Creature 'Swing Angel'
Release History & Theatrical Window
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$177.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$226M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.28x
+$48.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson, Pierre Christin, Jean-Claude Mézières
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Belgium, China
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $177.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $226M
- Production Studios
- Belga Films, River Road Entertainment, Grive Productions, EuropaCorp, UFA, Fundamental Films, Gulf Film, Novo Pictures, TF1 Films Production, Orange Studio, BNP Paribas Fortis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson, Pierre Christin, Jean-Claude Mézières
Alexandre Desplat
Thierry Arbogast
Julien Rey
Luc Besson, Virginie Besson-Silla
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Besson
Director
Luc Besson
Writer
Luc Besson
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Virginie Besson-Silla
Producer
Julien Rey
Editor
Hugues Tissandier
Production Design
Olivier Bériot
Costume Design
Gerardo Aguilera
Visual Effects Supervisor
François Dumoulin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Hill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Jouveneau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joseph Kasparian
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken McGaugh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicolas-Alexandre Noel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets about?
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
The principal cast of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets includes Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke.
When was Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets released and how long is it?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets had a reported production budget of $177.2M and grossed $226M at the worldwide box office (1.28 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets based on a book or true story?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Pierre Christin", Comic Book: "Jean-Claude Mézières".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).