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ADVENTURE . 2017 . 2h 17m . English . 6.6/10

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets_

"A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits."

In 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.

Director Luc Besson
Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen
Box Office $226.0M
6.6/10
Rating
$226.0M
Box Office
2h 17m
Runtime
2017
Year
BREAK EVEN
+28% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets poster
A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

In 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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets earned $226.0M worldwide on a $177.2M budget — a 28% return on investment.
Director
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was directed by Luc Besson.
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Cast
Dane DeHaan stars as Valerian in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Dane DeHaan →
Year context
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was released 9 years ago in 2017.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$177.2M
Budget
$226.0M
Revenue
+28%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (2)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (7,858 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$177,200,000
Box Office
$225,973,340
Profit
+$48,773,340
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets about?
In 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.
How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
The cast of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets includes Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke.
How much did Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets make at the box office?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets earned $225,973,340 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $177,200,000.
What is the rating of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 7,858 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Adventure Science Fiction Action

KEYWORDS (21)

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