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The Lost City (film)

The Lost City is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy film directed by Aaron and Adam Nee.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Lost City is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy film directed by Aaron and Adam Nee. It stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, with Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Brad Pitt in supporting roles, and follows a romance novelist and her cover model who become caught in a kidnapping and jungle adventure.

Plot

The story follows a romance novelist who is abducted by a billionaire seeking the treasure described in one of her books. Her cover model sets out to rescue her, pulling both characters into an adventure in the jungle.

Production

The film was directed by brothers Aaron and Adam Nee, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Oren Uziel and Dana Fox. The story is credited to Seth Gordon.

Release

The Lost City premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2022, and was released theatrically in the United States by Paramount Pictures on March 25, 2022.

Reception

The film was generally reviewed positively by critics and performed strongly at the box office, earning more than $190 million worldwide.

Key facts

  • The Lost City is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy directed by Aaron and Adam Nee.
  • Sandra Bullock stars as a reclusive romance novelist, with Channing Tatum as her cover model.
  • The plot involves a kidnapping, a search for a lost treasure, and a jungle rescue.
  • The film premiered at South by Southwest and was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures.
  • It earned over $190 million worldwide against a $68 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film was released internationally and was available to Canadian audiences through standard theatrical and later streaming distribution, making it a widely seen North American studio comedy.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Lost City about?
It follows a romance novelist and her cover model after she is kidnapped by a billionaire who wants her help finding a lost treasure from her books.
Who directed The Lost City?
Aaron Nee and Adam Nee directed the film.
Who stars in The Lost City?
The main cast includes Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Brad Pitt.
When was The Lost City released?
It premiered on March 12, 2022, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 25, 2022.
How did The Lost City perform commercially?
It grossed over $190 million worldwide against a reported $68 million budget.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_City_(2022_film)
    Supports: Release date, directors, cast, premise, premiere, box office, budget
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lost_city
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, rating, theatrical release date, runtime
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13320622/
    Supports: Plot synopsis and principal cast
  4. Paramount Pictures — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfKO9rYDmE8
    Supports: Official trailer synopsis and cast