Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Directed by Luc Besson
Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Rutger Hauer, John Goodman, Elizabeth Debicki
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BoredIn 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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Luc Besson, Daniel Auber, Eric Gandois, Norman Thaler
- Music
- Alexandre Desplat
- Cinematography
- Robert Bock, Thierry Arbogast
- Cast
- Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Rutger Hauer, John Goodman, Elizabeth Debicki, Sam Spruell, Ola Rapace
Updated July 22, 2026
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