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Wes Anderson fans can now catch the acclaimed filmmaker’s latest big-screen project at home, as Asteroid City comes to TV and streaming platforms. The 2023 comedy-drama is written, directed and produced by the Oscar-nominated auteur, who is best known for films including The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
It takes place in a fictional American desert town around 1955. It follows the itinerary of the Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention – organised to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition – as it is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
The film boasts a star studded ensemble cast – many of whom have worked with Anderson several times – including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Steve Carell, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie and Jeff Goldblum. Asteroid City premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the coveted Palme d’Or.
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It went on to more than double its $25 million budget, taking $54 million worldwide after opening with a limited release and earning positive reviews. The Independent gave Asteroid City five stars, hailing it as an “enrapturing cosmic comedy” that is “as arch as [Anderson’s] best work, while still managing to tug hard on the heartstrings.”
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Jason Schwartzman and Tom Hanks in Asteroid CityIt is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and was named the second best film of 2023 by The New Yorker and Esquire. So if you’re keen to see what all the fuss is about, or are ready for a rewatch, here’s where you can watch Asteroid City on TV and streaming platforms in the UK.
Where to watch Asteroid City on TV and streaming platforms in the UK
Asteroid City will make its UK TV premiere on Monday, February 26 on Sky Cinema, which is currently included in an awesome deal from Virgin Media that includes a free 4K smart TV. Until February 14, film lovers can sign up for Virgin’s packed Mega Volt bundle and bag a free 43” 4K LG smart TV with an RRP of £379.99 or a £250 bill credit.
The entertainment package includes more than 230 TV channels – including Sky Cinema and Sky Sports – alongside Netflix’s Standard plan, an O2 sim with unlimited 5G data and superfast fibre broadband with 516Mbps average download speed. Members can also claim Disney+ or Amazon Prime free for six months as their inclusive O2 extra.
Sky Cinema is also included in Sky’s own bundle with Sky TV, Sky Stream, Netflix and Paramount+ for £34, down from £36. The streaming subscriptions alone are worth more than £215 over the plan’s 18-month term, while the discount on the package itself saves £36.
What’s more, Sky Cinema members get two free Vue cinema tickets every month. Alternatively, Amazon customers can buy Asteroid City on Prime Video for £9.99 in SD, HD or UHD, while Apple TV+ members can also buy the film for £9.99.