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Release Date:
Friday, June 10, 2011 In Theaters (Nationwide)
for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and some drug use
Super 8 Plot: What's it 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.
Super 8 Cast List & Characters
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Super 8 Crew and Production Team
A look at the Super 8 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director J.J. Abrams previously directed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek Into Darkness. The film's writer J.J. Abrams penned Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek.
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Super 8 Production and Filming
Super 8 Filming Timeline
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— Super 8 entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Shooting in Weirton, West VirginiaFinalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Concept status.
Unknown StatusNo reported activity; development status unknown or rumored; release likely years away, if ever.
Super 8 Release Date: When was the film released?
Super 8 was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 3,379 theaters. Seven other films are opening on the same date, including Judy Moody And The NOT Bummer Summer, Troll Hunter and Bride Flight.
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date
Super 8 was released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Buy your copy of Super 8 today on Amazon.
Digital, VOD & Streaming Release Date
Super 8 is available now through digital retailers because its DVD and Blu-ray release date has already passed.
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