Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst plays a field journalist who goes to a war zone with her team during the rapidly expanding US Civil War
Civil War
Last Updated: 09.01 AM, Feb 21, 2024
Prepare for an epic cinematic experience with Civil War, the highly anticipated English film presented by A24. Clocking in at a thrilling two-hour runtime, this star-studded film features Kirsten Dunst from the Spider-Man franchise, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Jesse Plemons, and Nick Offerman. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Second American Civil War, the story follows a courageous group of journalists embarking on a perilous journey across the nation as the conflict reaches unprecedented heights, gripping the entire country in its chaotic embrace.
Last year, A24 dropped the first trailer for Civil War, and now the entertainment company has dropped the second official trailer. It features a dystopian future where the US has turned into a war zone, and their military is facing severe trouble getting over it. With a budget of $50 million, Civil War is the most expensive film to date. The action/sci-fi film is now all set to release on April 12 in the US, two weeks ahead of its previously announced date, which was April 26, 2024.
However, the latest trailer for Civil War doesn't reveal much more than the first one. Nick Offerman, who portrays the US president in the film, opens the trailer with a public service announcement calling for the removal of the illegal secessionist government of the Western Forces of Texas and California. The announcement is set against a haunting whistle cover of ‘America the Beautiful’ playing over war-torn scenes, including a dramatic shot of the Lincoln Memorial being destroyed. It shows the conflict taking place in New York and Washington.
The film paints a tormenting portrait of a team of journalists who are caught in the crossfire of a crumbling nation, where truth and survival are a constant battle. With a dystopian government tightening its grip and extremist militias wreaking havoc, these brave reporters risk everything to expose the brutal reality.
Civil War sees Kirsten Dunst as a war journalist and photographer, offering a unique perspective on the conflict. The trailer also confirms a premium release format and IMAX bookings, suggesting an immersive cinematic experience.