Zathura: A Space Adventure

Movie Details:

Based on	Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Release date	November 11, 2005 (United States)
Running time	1hr 41min
Age rating	PG
Starring	Josh Hutcherson Jonah Bobo Dax Shepard Kristen Stewart Tim Robbins
Directed by	Jon Favreau
Screenplay by	David Koepp John Kamps
Produced by	William Teitler Scott Kroopf Michael De Luca
Cinematography by	Guillermo Navarro
Edited by	Dan Lebental
Music by	John Debney
Production Company	Columbia Pictures Radar Pictures Teitler Film Michael De Luca Productions
Distributor	Sony Pictures Releasing

Cast & Characters:

• Josh Hutcherson as Walter
• Jonah Bobo as Danny
• Dax Shepard as Astronaut
• Kristen Stewart as Lisa
• Tim Robbins as Dad
• Frank Oz as the voice of Robot

Storyline:

The story follows two brothers, Danny (played by Jonah Bobo) and Walter Budwing (played by Josh Hutcherson), who discover a mysterious board game in their basement. When they start playing, their house is transported into outer space, and they must navigate various challenges alongside their older sister Lisa (played by Kristen Stewart), and an astronaut (played by Dax Shepard) to survive the game and return home.

About Movie:

Zathura: A Space Adventure (also known simply as Zathura) is an American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Jon Favreau. It is an adaptation of the 2002 children’s book Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg, who also authored the 1981 book Jumanji. This film serves as a standalone spin-off of the 1995 film Jumanji and is the second installment in the Jumanji franchise.

Production Details

• Release Date: The film was released in the United States on November 11, 2005.
• Filming Locations: It was shot in Los Angeles and Culver City, California.

Reception

Zathura received positive reviews from critics for its imaginative premise and visual effects but was considered a box office disappointment, grossing approximately $65.1 million worldwide against an undisclosed budget.

Legacy

While not as commercially successful as its predecessor, Zathura has been appreciated for its adventurous spirit and engaging storyline, contributing to the broader Jumanji franchise.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	$65,000,000
Opening Day	$13,427,872
Domestic Collection	$29,258,869
International Collection	$35,820,235
Worldwide Collection	$65,079,236