TL;DR
- Film: Arco is a 2025 animated sci‑fi fantasy directed and co-written by Ugo Bienvenu, produced by Natalie Portman, now featuring some of the most dazzling visuals of the year.
- Plot: A 10-year-old boy named Arco travels accidentally from the year 2932 to 2075 via a rainbow and befriends a girl named Iris.
- Cast: The French voice cast includes Oscar Tresanini and Margot Ringard Oldra. The English dub stars Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Samberg.
- Premiere & Release Dates: World premiere at Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025; Annecy Festival Cristal winner; release in France on October 22, and in the U.S. on November 14, 2025.
- Trailer & Visuals: The trailer dazzles with a colorful, imaginative art style and exudes optimism, showcasing its time‑travel premise and emotional warmth.
Arco has released its official trailer, offering audiences a heartwarming glimpse into a vibrant, time-bending world. Directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman, this animated sci-fi fantasy is poised to enchant viewers with both its story and star-studded voice cast.
Story & Themes
The film centers on Arco, a 10-year-old boy from the distant future (year 2932) who, through a magical rainbow, finds himself transported to the dystopian year 2075. There, he meets Iris, and the unlikely duo, along with her robot caretaker, embark on a touching journey to send Arco back home—and perhaps save their broken world in the process. The narrative is both imaginative and ultimately hopeful.
Cast & Creative Team
- French Voice Cast: Oscar Tresanini (Arco), Margot Ringard Oldra (Iris), Alma Jodorowsky, Swann Arlaud, Vincent Macaigne, Louis Garrel, Oxmo Puccino.
- English Voice Cast: Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Samberg bring the film to life for English-language audiences.
- Production & Accolades: Produced by Remembers, MountainA (Natalie Portman’s company), and France 3 Cinéma. The film premiered at Cannes (Special Screenings) and won the prestigious Cristal du long métrage at Annecy.
Release Timeline
- Cannes Film Festival: World premiere on May 16, 2025
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival: Awarded Cristal for Best Feature.
- France Theatrical Release: October 22, 2025
- U.S. Theatrical Release: November 14, 2025, via Neon
With its trail of pastel hues, heartfelt storytelling, and a message rooted in hope, Arco promises to be one of this fall’s most visually captivating and emotionally resonant animated films. The trailer showcases a rich world that is as imaginative as it is inspiring—perfect for both young audiences and anyone eager for a cinematic embrace of optimism.
