Character poster set revealed for sci-fi epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is the new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, and is based on the groundbreaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers – including Luc Besson himself.

In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Check out the new character posters from Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, which hits theaters on July 21st, 2017, below.