5 Reasons Why Hally Berry starrer sci-fi 'Moonfall' should be on your watch list if you love sci-fi

A mysterious force knocks the moon out of its orbit and ends up accelerating towards Earth leading to a collision that may end up resulting in the complete annihilation of mankind. Sounds exciting? Moonfall is an upcoming science-fiction disaster film starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, and John Bradly. Directed by the Master of Disaster himself, Roland Emmerich, follow NASA executive Jocinda "Jo" Fowler as she teams up with a man from her past and a conspiracy theorist with only two weeks to save humanity. Streaming exclusively on Lionsgate Play on July 1st, here’s five reasons why you absolutely shouldn't miss this film for the perfect movie night experience:

1. Director Roland Emmerich keeps you at the edge of your seat

Known for his movies like Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, White House Down and The Patriot, Roland Emmerich is celebrated in the industry as the “Master of Disaster”. Blowing up several iconic monuments and wreaking absolute destruction, his movies are known to be exhilarating and keep the audience strapped to their seats. Moonfall explores the same havoc as the cast fight to save humanity and will keep you on the edge of your set and glued to the screen!

2. The Apocalyptic Thrill that doesnt drop till the end

There's something interesting about pairing Ronald Emmerich and the apocalyptic theme together. The idea of an external force harming the very existence of humanity and the efforts in trying to save it is a genre that has been loved by all for as long as cinema has existed. Following astronauts Brian Harper and Jocinda Fowler, Moonfall will give you that same thrill as you follow them on their mission with the all-engaging experience of feeling like you are saving humanity with them.

3. The All-in-One Entertainer

Essentially a Sci-Fi film, Moonfall combines nuances of various other genres like thriller, gripping action, humour and even moments that get to your emotions. If you are a space geek, this all-in-one movie is sure to be your perfect movie night partner as it takes you on a ride, leaving you wanting more.

4. John Bradley’s Comic Relief! 

No good movie is complete without the perfect comic counterpart. With barely a few weeks to save humanity from the brink of extinction, this spine-gripping film is filled with serious moments as the cast fight to save the world. However, this mission is only made better by John Bradley’s character K.C. Houseman, an independent researcher and conspiracy theorist as he lightens the film with his humour-inducing sarcasm and aloof nature. The perfect partner to Brian Harper and Jocinda Fowler.

5. Gripping Storyline and Hopeful Ending

The film follows two astronauts Jocinda "Jo" Fowler and Brian Harper with conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman as they save the Earth from the brink of annihilation when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling toward a collision course with Earth. With only weeks before impact, they embark on an impossible mission into space to save humanity.

Moonfall began streaming on Lionsgate Play from 1st July 2022 onwards.