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While “Romantic Comedy” and “Moon Landing” don’t seem like they go hand-in-hand, this is the exact combination of elements that make upScarlett JohanssonandChanning Tatum’s new film,Fly Me to the Moon. The highly-anticipated release deals with a NASA employee and a marketing specialist who are forced to team up on a project, falling in love along the way.
WhileFly Me to the Moonsits more in the comedy genre than in drama, Apple has already proven its ability to capture the dense subject of space travel with ease. Additionally, given the studio’s consistently high production value in all of its projects,Fly Me to the Moonis sure to follow in its out-of-this-world footsteps.
Fly Me to the Moon
In Fly Me to the Moon, an ambitious astronaut embarks on a risky space mission that challenges her personal and professional boundaries. As she navigates unexpected obstacles in the cosmos, she must confront profound questions about ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit that drives exploration beyond Earth.
Does ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Have a Release Date?
Fly Me to the Moonpremieres in theaters on June 14, 2025. Opening on the same day asFly Me to the Moonis the horror-thrillerLonglegsstarringMaika MonroeandNicolas Cageand the romantic dramaTouchby directorBaltasar Kormákur.
Will ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Be on Streaming?
BecauseFly Me to the Moonis a co-production between Sony Pictures and Apple Studios, the film will be available on Apple TV+ after it leaves theaters. This is not the first time Apple has partnered with a major film studio to give a film a wide theatrical release. Last year, Apple partnered up with Paramount for the release ofMartin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moonand back in February, they teamed up with Universal for the release ofMatthew Vaughn’sArgylle. While Apple and Sony may be tech rivals, this also isn’t the first time they teamed up for a film either, as was the case withRidley Scott’sNapoleon.
Is There a Trailer for ‘Fly Me to the Moon’?
The official trailerforFly Me to the Moonwas released appropriately on the day of the solar eclipse, July 14, 2025. We are introduced to the film’s protagonists, Kelly and Cole, as they have their own meet cute in a diner. At a time when the success of the moon landing is uncertain, Kelly is put in charge of staging a production of the event as a backup. We get a look at the all-star cast of the film, as well as the incredible set decoration that is a staple in every Apple Studios period piece. To watch the trailer, check out the link below.
What Is ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ About?
Fly Me to the Moontells the story of marketing genius Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) as her world collides with that of Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), a NASA employee who has been saddled with the incredibly difficult task of keeping the moon program afloat. With public support for the mission at a low, Kelly is brought in to help “sell the moon,” a venture Cole believes is pointless. As Kelly begins to bring big changes to the way of running things that Cole is used to, it’s uncertain if the two will be able to pull off the biggest task of all: filming a back-up to the moon landing in case the real mission fails.
The official synopsis for the film reads:
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, “Fly Me to the Moon” is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson), brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.
Who Stars in ‘Fly Me to the Moon’?
Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johanssonplays marketing manager Kelly Jones. Johansson’s breakout role was inSofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning 2003 dramaLost in Translationwhere she starred oppositeBill Murray. Johansson is perhaps best known for playing Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ending her superhero run in 2021 where her character finally headlined her own standalone film. In 2020, Johansson received two Academy Award nominations; Best Actress for her role inNoah Baumbach’sMarriage Storyand Best Supporting Actress forTaika Waititi’sJojo Rabbit. Her other roles includeHer,Lucy,Asteroid City,Ghost in the Shell, andUnder the Skin, among others.
Playing Johansson’s love interest inFly Me to the Moonis Channing Tatum, who hada breakout year in 2006after starring in bothShe’s the ManandStep Up. Tatum continued to find success in films in major franchises, such as theJump Streetfilms, theMagic Miketrilogy, and theG.I. Joemovies. Tatum’s other major credits includeThe Lost City,Dog,Logan Lucky,The Hateful Eight,Foxcatcher, andDear John.
Co-starring inFly Me to the Moonis Academy Award nomineeWoody Harrelson, whose first big role was in the popular sitcomCheers. From there, Harrelson went on to star in the filmsNatural Born Killers,The Thin Red Line,No Country For Old Men, andTriangle of Sadness. He has also been a part of numerous franchises, including theVenomfilms, both of theZombielandmovies,The Hunger Gamessaga,Solo: A Star Wars Story,War for the Planet of the Apes, and the twoNow You See Mefilms. He was nominated for Academy Awards for his performances inThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,The People vs. Larry Flint, andThe Messenger.
Playing Lance, a filmmaker sent to help Kelly in her marketing pursuit, isJim Rash, who is best known for his role as Dean Pelton in all six seasons of the hit comedyCommunity. Rash has had a long film and television career, working on series likeCurb Your Enthusiasm,Brooklyn Nine-Nine, andAmerican Crime Story. Rash is also an accomplished screenwriter, having won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing The Descendants.
ComedianRay Romanoplays one of Cole’s co-workers inFly Me to the Moonafter being most well-known for his comedy seriesEverybody Loves Raymond. Romano has starred in films likeThe Irishman,The Big Sick, and 2022’sSomewhere in Queens.
Additional co-stars of the film areNick Dillenburg(Orange Is the New Black),Anna Garcia(Hacks),Noah Robbins(The Trial of the Chicago 7),Joe Chrest(21 Jump Street),Colin Woodell(The Flight Attendant),Christian Zuber(The Morning Show), andDonald Elise Watkins(Emergency).
Who Is Making ‘Fly Me to the Moon’?
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Fly Me to the Moonis directed byGreg Berlanti, who previously directedThe Broken Hearts Club,Life as We Know It, andLove, Simon. In addition to directing, Berlanti is an accomplished producer on projects like the hit prime seriesRed, White, & Royal Blue,My Policeman, andFree Guy. Although Berlanti is likely best known for his prolific role in television, he is one of the creators of the Arrowverse and has also executive produced numerous hit series such asRiverdale,You,The Flight Attendant,Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, andDoom Patrol,among others.
Writing the screenplay forFly Me to the Moonis first-time screenwriterRose Gilroy, who is the daughter ofDan GilroyandRene Russo. Additional story credits go toKeenan FlynnandBill Kirstein.
Scarlett Johansson serves as a producer on the film, alongsideJonathan Lia,Keenan Flynn, andSarah Schecter.Robert J. Dohrmannis credited as the executive producer.
Daniel Pemberton, the talented musician behindSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, wrote and composed the score for the film, with cinematography by Academy Award nomineeDariusz Wolski(News of the World).
When and Where Did ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Film?
While the film takes place mostly at the NASA headquarters,Fly Me to the Moonwas filmed in multiple locations in the United States. Filming began in October 2022 and took place in Savannah, Tybee Island, and the Fort Pulaski region of Georgia, with additional shooting in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Fort Pulaski and Cape Canaveral filming took place at two different space centers. With Fort Pulaski being the home of the John F. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral being the home of the Kennedy Space Center, it can be inferred that most of the NASA scenes were filmed in these locations. Filming wrapped in February 2023, with the film officially going into post-production in January 2024.
