Planet 51 Jun 2026

The story follows Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker (voiced by Dwayne Johnson), a confident—if somewhat vain—NASA astronaut. He lands on Planet 51, expecting to plant a flag and claim an uninhabited world. To his shock, he discovers a civilization that closely resembles 1950s American suburbia, complete with white picket fences, barbecues, and classic cars.

Rated , the film is generally family-friendly but contains humor that may be more suited for older children: Planet 51

Directed by Jorge Blanco (making his feature directorial debut) and written by Joe Stillman (known for his work on Shrek and School of Rock ), arrived during a golden era of computer animation dominated by Pixar and DreamWorks. Yet, it carved out a unique niche thanks to a brilliant high-concept premise: a role-reversal of every 1950s B-movie invasion trope. The story follows Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker (voiced

: Chuck is viewed as a brain-eating monster by the local military, led by General Grawl (Gary Oldman). He must rely on Lem (Justin Long), a teenage astronomy student, to help him recover his ship and escape before the planet's army captures him. Cast and Production Rated , the film is generally family-friendly but

franchise) are widely considered the most delightful and charming characters in the movie. Rotten Tomatoes Entertainment Value "E.T. in Reverse"

offers a lighthearted yet insightful commentary on xenophobia, perspective, and the universal nature of fear.

With the help of a young resident named Lem, Chuck must evade a paranoid military and a mad scientist to reach his orbiting command module before it leaves without him. Amazon.com Characters and Cast Planet 51 Movie Review | Common Sense Media