This summer, directorLuc Bessonand starsDane DeHaanandCara Delevingnedescended upon San Diego Comic-Con to unveil thefirst footagefrom their sci-fi thrillerValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. The footage wasn’t made available to the public thereafter, butLuc Bessonrevealed last month that the full trailer would arrive sometime in November. True to his word, the filmmaker has unveiled the first trailer today.
Luc Besson’s sci-fi thriller follows special operatives Valerian and Laureline, who embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis made up of thousands of species from all corners of the universe. Alpha’s 17 million inhabitants have converged over time, uniting their talents, technology, and resources for the betterment of all. But not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; unseen forces are at work, placing their race in great danger.
Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.
Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline, visionary writer/directorLuc Bessonadvances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.Luc Bessonrevealed last month that he first thought about makingValerianafter contactingValeriancomic co-creatorJean-Claude Mézièresto work onThe Fifth Element.Luc Bessonadded that he was a huge fan of the comics, having read them since he was 10 years old.
The supporting cast of thissci-fi thrillerincludesEthan Hawke,Rihanna,John Goodman,Yifan WuandHerbie Hancock.Luc Bessondirects from his own adapted screenplay, based on the graphic novel series created byPierre ChristinandJean-Claude Mezieres. This upcoming adventure hits theaters on June 15, 2025, going up against directorChristopher Nolan’sDunkirkand Universal’s comedyGirls Trip, starringJada Pinkett Smith,Queen LatifahandRegina Hall. Take a look at the first trailer forValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
