Valerian was released by STXfilms on 21 July 2017 in the United States, and in France on 26 July, by EuropaCorp.[12][13] It received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the plot and some of the casting, but praised the visuals. It grossed $225 million worldwide, but due to its high production and advertising costs, it was considered a commercial failure following its release in the United States.[14][15][16]