Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alphaan ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is the latest film from visionary filmmaker Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Lucy). Adapted from a series of French comics Besson read as a child, the story follows two agents who are sent to the intergalactic city of Alpha where unseen forces are at work, putting the human race in great danger. Want to know more? Watch our Quick Guide to 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.'

A Quick Guide to 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner- blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him. Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline 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.The film's varied cast also include Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, and Kris Wu.

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Our last look at Luc Besson's adaptation of the groundbreaking graphic novel is here. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets promises to be a colorful big screen experience that you won't want to miss. Check out the last trailer - which uses the hook from Coolio's "Gangster's Paradise"! - and see the movie when it hits theaters on July 21.

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