Summary
Scarlett Johansson’s post-MCU Rotten Tomatoes streak continues withFly Me to the Moon. Directed by Greg Berlanti, with a script written by Rose Gilroy, the upcoming romantic dramedy is set during the 1960s Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union as a romantic relationship develops between the director of NASA responsible for the Apollo 11 mission and the marketing expert hired to stage a fake Moon landing. Johansson and Channing Tatum leadFly Me to the Moon’s cast, which also includes Jim Rash, Ray Romano, and Woody Harrelson.
Now, reviews are being published ahead of the movie’s release date, andFly Me to the Moon’sRotten Tomatoesscore has debuted at 70%. This is based on just under 40 reviews at the time of writing, so the score should fluctuate as more are published. However, the score should remain Fresh (60% or above), continuing Johansson’s streak since her departure from the MCU.
Where To Watch Fly Me To The Moon: Showtimes & Streaming Status
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum tackle NASA’s space race, and this is where to watch Fly Me To The Moon in theaters or on streaming.
How Fly Me To The Moon’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Other Scarlett Johansson Movies
& Recent Channing Tatum Movies
For the past few decades,Johansson has proven to be one of the best actresses of her generation, receiving consistent critical acclaim and box office success. She is perhaps best known for playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in eightMarvel Cinematic Universe movies, includingIron Man 2(72%),The Avengers(91%),Captain America: The Winter Soldier(90%),Avengers: Age of Ultron(76%),Captain America: Civil War(90%), andAvengers: Infinity War(85%). Though Romanoff sacrifices herself inAvengers: Endgame(94%), Johansson returned for the prequelBlack Widow(79%), acting as her official farewell from the MCU.
Outside of the MCU, Johansson has earned critical acclaim for her performances inMarriage Story(95%) and Jojo Rabbit (80%), both of which earned her Oscar nominations in 2020, the former for a leading role, and the latter for supporting.Since her departure from the MCU, Johansson has continued to star in projects with Fresh ratingson Rotten Tomatoes. In 2021, she lent her voice to the porcupine punk rock guitarist, Ash, inSing 2(72%), and starred in Wes Anderson’sAsteroid City(75%) in 2023.
On the other hand,since returning from his four-year break from acting, Tatum has reinvigorated his career with an array of projects. He made his directorial debut withDog(77%), starred alongside Sandra Bullock inThe Lost City(79%), and reprised perhaps his most iconic role for one final time inMagic Mike’s Last Dance(47%). WithFly Me To The Moonreviewspraising Johansson and Tatum’s strong performances, the rom-com should act as another excellent showcase for the two stars, continuing Johansson’s streak of Fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fly Me to the Moonreleases in theaters on July 12 before streaming on Apple TV+ at a later date.
Fly Me to the Moon
Cast
A musician and an astronaut form an unexpected romance as she prepares for a lunar mission. Their relationship faces challenges due to the distance and personal issues, leading to a journey of love and self-discovery.
