Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, June 10, 2011 Nationwide
intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and some drug use PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED
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
The Wolf of Wall Street, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Elle Fanning ... Alice Dainard
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Maleficent
Ghost Ship, Higher Power
Pride and Glory, Trust
The Strangers: Chapter 1, The Kings of Summer
Secretariat, Grace Unplugged
Joel Courtney ... Joe
Jesus Revolution, Players
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, Bride Flight and Just Like Us.
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 .
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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?