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Klara and the Sun

Directed by Taika Waititi

20261h 57m

When Klara, an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they've suffered great loss, but Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie's complicated world.

WRITERTaika Waititi and Dahvi WallerSTARRINGJenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams, Natasha LyonneGENREScience Fiction, Drama, Comedy

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Pre-release· opens Friday, Oct 23

Pre-release· opens Friday, Oct 23

In theatersFri, Oct 23

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DirectorTaika Waititi

StarJenna Ortega

WriterTaika Waititi

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Trailers, first reactions and tracking ahead of opening. Opens October 23, 2026.

A film from Taika Waititi, starring Jenna Ortega and Mia Tharia.

It opens in theaters Friday, October 23.

TypeOriginalAdaptation (this film)SequelRemake

SourceNovel

GenreScience Fiction, Drama, Comedy

DistributorSony Pictures Releasing

Runtime1h 57m

ReleaseIn theaters · Oct 23, 2026

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In theaters Friday, October 23

Opening in theaters in the United States.

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ReleaseTim Burton And ‘Klara And The Sun’ Author Kazuo Ishiguro Team On Secret Project–The DishDeadline · Today

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Upcoming Jenna Ortega Projects From ‘Klara And The Sun’ To ‘The Gallerist’Deadline · Aug 20 · Release Meet Jenna Ortega’s Artificial Friend In Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ TrailerDeadline · Jun 22 · TrailerAlso in The Hollywood Reporter Natasha Lyonne And Simon Baker Join 3000 Pictures’ ‘Klara And The Sun’ AdaptationDeadline · Feb 21, 2024 · Casting Mia Tharia & Aran Murphy Join Amy Adams, Jenna Ortega In Taika Waititi Film ‘Klara And The Sun’Deadline · Feb 7, 2024 · Casting Amy Adams In Talks To Star Opposite Jenna Ortega In ‘Klara And The Sun’ At 3000 PicturesDeadline · Feb 1, 2024 · CastingAlso in IndieWire Taika Waititi In Talks To Direct Adaptation Of ‘Klara And The Sun’ For 3000 Pictures; Garrett Basch Boards As ProducerDeadline · May 1, 2023 · Casting

Cast

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Jenna OrtegaKlara

Mia ThariaJosie

Amy AdamsChrissie

Natasha LyonneManager

Aran MurphyRick

Rachel HouseMelania

Davida McKenzieSimone

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Michael Giacchino

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Producers

David Heyman, Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch

Executive producers: Rosie Alison, Alex G. Scott, Jeffrey Clifford, Kazuo Ishiguro, Gary Barber

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Sony Pictures Releasing

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LatestOfficial trailerTrailer · Jun 22, 2026

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“Powered by sunshine”TV spot · Oct 11, 2026

“One month until the world meets Klara”TV spot · Sep 23, 2026

“Meet the future of friendship”TV spot · Aug 22, 2026

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FeaturetteJenna on AmyOct 13, 2026

Instant ConnectionOct 2, 2026

FeaturetteTaika on KlaraOct 1, 2026