Experience the Quirky Charm of Wes Anderson's Asteroid City with Pop-Ups & Screenings!
Discover an enchanting world in Wes Anderson's upcoming film, Asteroid City Set in a fictional American desert town during the 1950s, the film follows a Junior Stargazer convention that gets interrupted by a mysterious event With a star-studded cast featuring Wes Anderson regulars and new talent like Tom Hanks and Maya Hawke, select theaters are offering unique ways to experience the magic of Asteroid City before its release Don't miss out on the fun!
Select theaters are celebrating the upcoming release of Wes Anderson's latest film, Asteroid City. Set in a fictional American desert town in the 1950s, the movie follows the story of a Junior Stargazer convention that gets disrupted by a remarkable event. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Tom Hanks and Maya Hawke, along with several longtime collaborators of Wes Anderson.
While the official release of the film in New York and LA is scheduled for June 16th, with a nationwide release on June 23rd, select Alamo Drafthouse theaters are offering early screenings on June 12th. These theaters will also feature Asteroid City-themed beer from craft brewery Dogfish Head, along with limited-edition lunchboxes and other collectibles that can be pre-ordered. Moreover, the Brooklyn location of Alamo Drafthouse will host a conversation with Wes Anderson and key cast members following the screening, which will also be live-streamed to all Alamo Drafthouse locations across the country. Tickets can be purchased online, and fans of Wes Anderson's unique storytelling style are eagerly anticipating the release of Asteroid City.
Residents of Los Angeles have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Asteroid City in a brand new way. From June 15th to June 30th, Landmark Theaters Sunset will be transformed into an Asteroid City pop-up, complete with set re-creations, costume displays, and props from the film. In addition to screening the movie, guests can snap photos and explore the concession area, which has been redesigned to resemble the 1950s luncheonette featured in the film. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience - purchase your tickets today.
Despite not being high-grossing summer blockbusters like Star Wars or Avengers films, there's an undeniable advantage to watching Wes Anderson films in theaters. Anderson's visual language is so distinctive that audiences can easily envision what a Wes Anderson Lord of the Rings trilogy would look like, even without AI assistance. Above all, Anderson excels at creating unique worlds in each of his films, and the cinema is the most immersive way to experience the one he has envisioned for Asteroid City. With the Landmark Theaters Sunset pop-up, audiences can fully engage with the film and become a part of its world.
Asteroid City releases in NY and LA on June 16th, with a nationwide release on June 23rd.
