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Sony Pictures Unveils First Trailer for Taika Waititis Klara and the Sun
Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Klara and the Sun, a film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel. The trailer shows Jenna Ortega as Klara, a solar‑powered artificial companion, and Amy Adams as the mother who buys her for her daughter, played by Mia Tharia. The film is directed by Taika Waititi and is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2026.
The trailer introduces Klara as she is purchased by a mother for her daughter Josie. As Klara becomes part of the family, she develops a deeper understanding of human emotions while confronting the reality of Josie’s mysterious illness. The film explores themes of loneliness, companionship, and the ethical questions surrounding advanced artificial friends.
The cast also includes Natasha Lyonne, Steve Buscemi, and Aran Murphy, the son of Cillian Murphy. The screenplay was written by Dahvi Waller, with Ishiguro serving as an executive producer. The production is led by David Heyman, Garrett Basch, and Waititi. Sony Pictures is distributing the film through its Sony Pictures Releasing unit.
Ishiguro’s novel was a critical and commercial success, praised for its exploration of artificial intelligence, social inequality, and what it means to be human. The author, a 2017 Nobel Prize‑winning novelist, has previously adapted his work into film with Never Let Me Go. The source material provides a foundation for the film’s narrative structure and thematic depth.
Jenna Ortega, who stars as Klara, has become one of Hollywood’s most in‑demand young actors. Her recent work includes Wednesday, Death of a Unicorn, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and The Gallerist. The role of Klara marks a departure from her earlier horror and thriller roles, offering a more comedic and dramatic performance.
The trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon in April 2026, where Sony Pictures confirmed the October 23 release date. The film’s marketing campaign will include a series of stills and behind‑the‑scenes footage. As of now, no additional release dates or distribution agreements have been announced. The film is expected to compete with other mid‑budget releases in the fall lineup.
The trailer introduces Klara as she is purchased by a mother for her daughter Josie. As Klara becomes part of the family, she develops a deeper understanding of human emotions while confronting the reality of Josie’s mysterious illness. The film explores themes of loneliness, companionship, and the ethical questions surrounding advanced artificial friends.
The cast also includes Natasha Lyonne, Steve Buscemi, and Aran Murphy, the son of Cillian Murphy. The screenplay was written by Dahvi Waller, with Ishiguro serving as an executive producer. The production is led by David Heyman, Garrett Basch, and Waititi. Sony Pictures is distributing the film through its Sony Pictures Releasing unit.
Ishiguro’s novel was a critical and commercial success, praised for its exploration of artificial intelligence, social inequality, and what it means to be human. The author, a 2017 Nobel Prize‑winning novelist, has previously adapted his work into film with Never Let Me Go. The source material provides a foundation for the film’s narrative structure and thematic depth.
Jenna Ortega, who stars as Klara, has become one of Hollywood’s most in‑demand young actors. Her recent work includes Wednesday, Death of a Unicorn, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and The Gallerist. The role of Klara marks a departure from her earlier horror and thriller roles, offering a more comedic and dramatic performance.
The trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon in April 2026, where Sony Pictures confirmed the October 23 release date. The film’s marketing campaign will include a series of stills and behind‑the‑scenes footage. As of now, no additional release dates or distribution agreements have been announced. The film is expected to compete with other mid‑budget releases in the fall lineup.
