Wes Anderson’s sci-fi comedy film Asteroid City, featuring Oscar-winning Tom Hanks and Golden Globe-nominated Scarlett Johansson, is now available to stream on Peacock. The release follows over two years after the movie’s theatrical debut, during which it earned around $54 million worldwide.
Overview of Asteroid City and Its Critical Reception
Premiering at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Asteroid City has garnered positive reviews, holding a 76% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 363 critics. The movie is set in a fictional American desert town around 1955 and centers on a Junior Stargazer convention that brings together students and parents from all over the country for a mix of academic contests, recreation, and emotional moments.
It tells the story of a fictional American desert town circa 1955 and its Junior Stargazer convention, which brings together students and parents from across the country for scholarly competition, rest/recreation, comedy, drama, romance, and more,
reads the official synopsis.
Cast and Production Highlights
The film was both written and directed by Wes Anderson and includes his usual ensemble of collaborators such as Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, and Bryan Cranston. Joining them are Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Hong Chau, Maya Hawke, Sophia Lillis, and others. Production credits also include Jeremy Dawson and Steven Rales alongside Anderson.
Wes Anderson’s Current and Future Projects
Following Asteroid City, Anderson released the black comedy The Phœnician Scheme last year, starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. He is currently working on a new, untitled film reportedly set in England, co-written with Roman Coppola and Richard Ayoade, which promises a darker tone than his previous works.
