The original French science fiction comic series 'Valérian and Laureline,' which inspired the movie, was first published.
Director Luc Besson announced plans to adapt the 'Valérian and Laureline' comic series into a feature film.
Principal photography began for the movie in the United Kingdom and France.
The film 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
The movie was released in cinemas worldwide.
The massive space station Alpha, a city of a thousand planets, is established as a hub for intergalactic cooperation and peace.
Valerian and Laureline begin their partnership as special agents of the Space Police.
Valerian and Laureline are assigned to Alpha to investigate a series of mysterious attacks and disappearances threatening the station's stability.
Valerian and Laureline discover the mysterious aquatic creature, the Pearl, and meet Tamara, an alien who holds key information about the station's troubles.
Valerian and Laureline face the antagonist who is exploiting the life force of the Pearls for personal gain, endangering the entire station.
After defeating the antagonist and freeing the Pearls, Valerian and Laureline help restore peace and harmony to Alpha.
