

Don't Look Up was named one of the top ten films of 2021 by the National Board of Review and American Film Institute. The film was received more positively by scientists.


The film began a limited theatrical release on December 10, 2021, before streaming on Netflix on December 24.ĭon't Look Up was praised for the cast's performances and the musical score, but critics were divided on the merits of McKay's satire some found it deft, while others criticized it as smug and heavy-handed. Filming was initially set to begin in April 2020 in Massachusetts, but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic it eventually began in November 2020 and wrapped in February 2021. Lawrence became the first member of the cast to join, with DiCaprio signing on after his discussions with McKay on adjustments to the script the rest of the cast was added through 2020. Originally set for a theatrical release by Paramount Pictures, the distribution rights were acquired by Netflix several months later. Produced by McKay's Hyperobject Industries and Bluegrass Films, the film was announced in November 2019. The impact event is an allegory for climate change, and the film is a satire of government, political, celebrity, and media indifference to the climate crisis. The film tells the story of two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy human civilization. It stars an ensemble cast featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. Don't Look Up is a 2021 American apocalyptic political satire black comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by Adam McKay from a story he co-wrote with David Sirota.
