The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. ASTEROID CITY takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955. The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Directed by Wes Anderson with an all-star cast of luminaries.