Asteroid City
“"You can't wake up if you don't fall asleep"”
Synopsis
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-29
Top Cast
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Jason Schwartzman
Augie Steenbeck
Scarlett Johansson
Midge Campbell
Tom Hanks
Stanley Zak
Jeffrey Wright
General Gibson
Tilda Swinton
Dr. Hickenlooper
Bryan Cranston
The Host
Edward Norton
Conrad Earp
Adrien Brody
Schubert Green
Liev Schreiber
J.J. Kellogg
Hope Davis
Sandy Borden
Steve Park
Roger Cho
Rupert Friend
Montana
Maya Hawke
June Douglas
Steve Carell
The Motel Manager
Matt Dillon
The Mechanic
Willem Dafoe
Saltzburg Keitel
Tony Revolori
The Aide-de-Camp
Jake Ryan
Woodrow
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 25 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 15, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$53.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$28.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Anderson
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Asteroid City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $53.9M
- Production Studios
- Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures, Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Alexandre Desplat
Robert D. Yeoman, Tristan Oliver
Barney Pilling
Jeremy Dawson, Steven M. Rales, Wes Anderson, Christoph Fisser, Henning Molfenter
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
Steven M. Rales
Producer
Wes Anderson
Producer
Wes Anderson
Screenplay
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Barney Pilling
Editor
Franz Brandstaetter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Cheetham
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dominique Fouassier
Stunt Coordinator
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Mark Holman Harris
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lev Kolobov
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Ledbury
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.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Sexuality
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 Asteroid City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asteroid City about?
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Who directed Asteroid City?
Asteroid City was directed by Wes Anderson.
Who stars in Asteroid City?
The principal cast of Asteroid City includes Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton.
When was Asteroid City released and how long is it?
Asteroid City was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Asteroid City?
Asteroid City had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $53.9M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Asteroid City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asteroid City was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asteroid City?
Asteroid City holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).