Yes, il est étonnant / c’est étonnant requires the subjunctive:
Par exemple…
Il est étonnant / C’est étonnant qu’ils ne sachent pas la date.
It’s amazing that they don’t know the date.
Il est / C’est étonnant is an impersonal expression.
Related: Does être étonné need the subjunctive?
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