Fly Me to the Moon

The 2024 American historical romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Rose Gilroy, is based on a story by Keenan Flynn and Bill Kirstein. The film is set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 mission and stars Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones, a marketing specialist, and Channing Tatum as Cole Davis, a NASA launch director. The plot follows Jones and Davis as she is tasked with creating a fake moon landing in case his actual mission fails. The film premiered on July 8, 2024, at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City and was widely released on July 12, 2024. Initially planned for a streaming release on Apple TV+, it was moved to a theatrical release after positive early test screenings. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who noted an uneven blend of romance and historical drama. With a budget of $100 million, it grossed $42 million worldwide.