Name: Arco at the Rio Theatre
Start: 2026-03-13T17:30:00-07:00
Location: The Rio Theatre

Set in the year 2027, French comic book artists turned filmmaker Ugo Beinvenu‘s ARCO tells the story of a 10-year-old girl, Iris, who sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky. It’s Arco. He comes from a distant, idyllic future where time travel is possible. Iris takes him in and will do whatever it takes to help him return home. The star-studded English voice cast includes Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, Andy Samberg and Mark Ruffalo The film blends Ghibli-esque wonder with serious themes about humanity’s future and connection to nature, and is perfect for animation lovers of all ages.
“A sweet, immersive glimpse at two of our futures, and it’s clear-eyed about which aspects of those worlds we want to avoid, and which ones we have to pursue.” (TheWrap)
“Like a cross between a Studio Ghibli joint and “Interstellar,” “Arco,” by the French comic-book artist turned filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu, strikes a lovely balance between fantastical kid-friendly wholesomeness and real-world bleakness.” (New York Times)
“‘Arco’ is a children’s adventure set in world that’s literally on fire, which makes the moments of childlike wonder and connection all the more endearing and vital.” (Slant Magazine)
“When filmmakers attempt to replicate Ghibli, they often come off leaden and overwritten—“Mononoke” made too many think that Hayao never had a sense of humor—so it’s nice to see a filmmaker who values whimsy as much as message.” (RogerEbert.com)
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Friday, February 13
Doors 5:00 pm | Film 5:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets www.riotheatretickets.ca
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ARCO (Ugo Bienvenu, 2025 / 90 mins / G / ENGLISH – NO SUBS) A boy from a peaceful future lands in 2075, teaming up with a local girl and her robot to find his way home, potentially saving the planet.
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