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Release Date:
Friday, June 10, 2011 Nationwide
intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and some drug use
Plot: What's the story about?
In 1979, after the Air Force closes a section of Area 51, all materials are transported to a secure facility in Ohio. A train carrying some of the materials derails during an accident and something escapes from one of the cargo cars. A group of kids making movies with their Super 8 cameras accidentally capture what escapes on film.
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Who stars in Super 8: Cast List
Godzilla vs. Kong, The Wolf of Wall Street
Elle Fanning ... Alice Dainard
How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Leap!
Freedomland, Roadie
Trust, Pride and Glory
The Strangers: Chapter 1, Hillbilly Elegy
Secretariat, Grace Unplugged
Joel Courtney ... Joe
Players, Dear Eleanor
Who's making Super 8: Crew List
A look at the Super 8 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director J.J. Abrams last directed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film's writer J.J. Abrams last wrote Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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Production: What we know about Super 8?
Filming Timeline
- 2011 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2011 - February: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Production status.
Shooting in Weirton, West Virginia
- 2010 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2010 - May: The film was set to Concept status.
Unknown Status
Super 8 Release Date: When was the film released?
Super 8 was a Nationwide release in 2011 on Friday, June 10, 2011 in around 3,379 theaters. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Judy Moody And The NOT Bummer Summer, Troll Hunter and Viva Riva!.
Super 8 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Super 8 was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 .
Q&A Asked about Super 8
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Official Movie Site + Social Media Links
- Super 8 Viral Site
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- Super 8 Countdown Ends: New Images and Website
- What Is The #Super8Secret?