: Critics and fans alike praise the opening sequence (set to David Bowie’s "Space Oddity") and the "Big Market" sequence, which involves a multi-dimensional bazaar .
: The most common criticism is the lack of chemistry between the leads, Dane DeHaan (Valerian) and Cara Delevingne (Laureline) . Many viewers felt they felt more like "bickering siblings" than romantic interests. Valerian and of a Thousand Planets
: Rihanna’s performance as the shapeshifting alien Bubble is a standout, though some felt her subplot was a "tangential detour". Status of a Sequel (As of 2026) : Critics and fans alike praise the opening