ASTEROID CITY takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955. Synopsis: The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. | Youtube: Focus Features

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This Friday, June 16 premiere's Asteroid City with an ensemble cast that includes Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, and Jeff Goldblum.

Its plot follows the transformative events that occur at an annual Junior Stargazer convention in the retro-futuristic version of 1955.

The project was first announced in September 2020 as an untitled romance film, with Anderson writing and directing. Originally set for Rome, filming took place in Spain between August and October 2021, with cinematographer Robert D. Yeoman and COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Several sets in Chinchón, resembling a desert landscape and a mock train station, were used for the shoot. The post-production process included editor Barney Pilling and composer Alexandre Desplat in his sixth collaboration with Anderson. The official title was revealed in October 2021.

Asteroid City had its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023, where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

  • Showtimes at Rivoli in Palma are: 5.30pm
  • Showtimes at Ocine in Porto Pi are: 12.30pm (Sat & Sun), 3.45pm (Fri, Sat, Sun & Wed)
  • Showtimes at Festival Park in Marratxi are: 9.45pm (Mon, Tue & Thu)

The Flash (2023)

Starring Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck and Ezra Miller.

Director Andy Muschietti

Plot Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.

Rated PG-13. 2h 24m.

  • Showtimes at Ocimax in Palma are: 12.15pm (Sat & Sun), 3.30pm, 6.20pm & 9.10pm
  • Showtimes at Ocine in Porto Pi are: 12.15pm (Sat & Sun Fri, Sat, Sun & Wed), 8.45pm
  • Showtimes at Festival Park are: 12.15pm (Sun), 6.20pm, 9.35pm (Fri, Sat, Sun & Wed)
  • Showtimes at Artesiete in Fan are: 4.30pm (Tues only)

Master Gardener (2022)

Starring Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and Quintessa Swindell

Director Paul Schrader

Plot A meticulous horticulturist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager

Rated R. 1 h 15m.

  • Showtimes at CineCiutat in Palma are: 6.10pm (Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu); 8.10pm

Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld and Oscar Isaac.

Directors Joaquim Dos Santos Kemp Powers & Justin K. Thompson.

Rated PG. 2h 20m

Plot Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence.

  • Showtimes at Ocimax in Palma are: 6.20pm

The Little Mermaid (2023)

Starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King and Melissa McCarthy

Director Rob Marshall

Rated PG. 2 hours 15 minutes

Plot A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.

  • Showtimes at Rivoli are: at 5.20pm

Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 (2023)

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista

Director James Gunn

Rated PG-13. 2 hours and 30 minutes

Plot Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

  • Showtimes at Rivoli in Palma are: 7.50pm

Coming soon is the latest Harrison Ford film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny now on Wednesday, June 28.

Starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen

Director James Mangold

Plot Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

Rated PG-13. 2h 22m

Tickets on sale now for showings on Wednesday, June 28 at Rivoli (3.30pm, 6.30pm & 9.30pm) and Ocine in Porto Pi (4pm).