How long is Interstellar going to be in theaters? Explained

Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is slated to be re-released in theatres for a week, from December 6, 2024, to December 13, 2024. The release is on account of the film's 10th anniversary since its debut in 2014. It is screened in 70mm IMAX, the format favored by Nolan for both filming and viewing. Additionally, viewers can watch the movie on select digital screens.

The cast of Interstellar includes actors like Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Matt Damon. The film revolves around a group of astronauts traversing space in a dystopian future. Their mission is to find a new planet for humans to settle on while navigating their lives back home.

During its original theatrical release, the film grossed 731 million dollars globally. For its re-release, the film has only screenings in select cities and limited theatres across New York, California, Texas, Arizona, Indiana, and Florida.

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What is Interstellar about? Plot summary explored

A still of actor Matthew McConaughey from the film (Image via Instagram/@interstellarmovie)

The film centers on a fictional wormhole called Gargantua, which acts as a transportation tunnel that ferries matter between distant points in space. Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway) use Gargantua to explore three planets that orbit it, hoping to find one fit to establish human colonies since planet Earth might soon become uninhabitable.

However, the group of astronauts on the mission accidentally enter a black hole and discover a fifth dimension. There, they must face omniscient beings and still manage to bring their mission to success. Though the film's main focus is the scientific and mind-boggling aspect of space travel in a dystopian time, it also explores the heartwarming connection between Cooper and his estranged daughter.

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What was the critical and audience response to Interstellar?

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At the time of its release, the movie garnered positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, 73% of the 378 critic reviews were favorable, with an average rating of 7.1/10. Similarly, Metacritic gave the film a 74 out of 100 based on 46 critic opinions.

Besides an overwhelming response from the audience, the film was also nominated for five categories in the Academy Awards and won the Best Visual Effects Award.

A still of actor Anne Hathaway from the film (Image via Instagram/@interstellarmovie)

The film was shot with a combination of 35mm anamorphic film and 65mm IMAX lenses, contributing to its visual aesthetic.

The movie marked director Christopher Nolan's fifth highest-grossing film so far. Earlier this year, Nolan won an Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture for his film Oppenheimer. Some of the director's other notable work includes films like Tenet, The Dark Knight, Inception, and Dunkirk.

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Audiences can watch the film re-releasing in select theatres for a week, starting from December 6, 2024, till December 13, 2024. The film is also available online for Peacock subscribers with an active plan.