'Moonwalkers' to Make S. Florida Debut

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(Press Release) MIAMI, FL — South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) is thrilled to announce that The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, an internationally acclaimed immersive cinematic experience co-written and narrated by Tom Hanks, will make its South Florida debut this September.
 
With nations around the globe once again focused on returning to the Moon through NASA's Artemis program, The Moonwalkers arrives at a pivotal moment in space exploration. This awe-inspiring experience brings the Apollo missions to life through immersive storytelling and groundbreaking technology, allowing audiences to witness one of history's greatest achievements from an entirely new perspective.

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Visitors will be immersed in the remarkable story of the Apollo program through Tom Hanks' captivating narration, newly filmed interviews with astronauts from NASA's Artemis program, restored NASA footage, and stunning imagery from Apollo Remastered by renowned NASA digital restoration expert Andy Saunders.
 
Space enthusiasts, families, educators, and curious minds are encouraged to join the waitlist now to be among the first to receive ticket information and exclusive updates before tickets go on sale.

Sign up today:  https://www.southfloridapbs.org/moonwalkers/waitlist/
 
Created by Lightroom, the innovative London-based creative studio behind some of the world's most celebrated immersive experiences, The Moonwalkers transports audiences on an unforgettable journey through the Apollo missions using breathtaking visuals, rare NASA archival footage, and state-of-the-art spatial audio. The experience offers a powerful new perspective on humanity's greatest voyage—and the future of space exploration.
 
"As a kid, I was deeply affected by the Apollo missions and the dedication and commitment of the human beings who made each journey," said Tom Hanks. "Through the extraordinary and unique production capabilities of Lightroom, audiences can experience these incredible moments from an entirely new perspective."
 
"South Florida PBS is proud to bring this extraordinary experience to our community," said Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO for South Florida PBS. "As an organization dedicated to education, innovation, and lifelong learning, we are excited to offer audiences an inspiring journey that celebrates one of humanity's greatest achievements while sparking curiosity about the future of space exploration."
 
This exhibition is organized by South Florida PBS, in association with Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group.
 
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks opens at South Florida PBS in September 2026. Tickets will be available soon.
 
Join the waitlist today to receive priority updates and be among the first to know when tickets become available.