The Balloonists is an exhilarating ride through breathtaking heights

Updated / Monday, 20 Apr 2026 08:14

Follow explorer Bertrand Piccard and flying instructor Brian Jones as they take on the world’s top aeronauts and billionaires in a high-stakes race to become the first to fly nonstop around the world in a balloon. The film will be released in cinemas on May 22.

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