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Klara and the Sun (2026)

Klara and the Sun (2026) - Movie Poster. The movie poster features a woman with short, dark hair, standing in profile against a large, circular sun that dominates the background. The sun is set against a blue sky, creating a serene and warm atmosphere. The woman is wearing a light-colored top and is positioned in the center of the poster. Above her name, "Jenna Ortega," is displayed in white text. Below her, the title "KLARA AND THE SUN" is written in bold, yellow letters, with the subtitle "Meet the future of friendship" in smaller yellow text. At the bottom, it states, "ONLY IN CINEMAS COMING SOON," indicating the film's release date. The overall design is simple yet striking, with the sun symbolizing hope and the woman representing the main character.

Klara and the Sun (2026)

PG-13 116 minutes - Opens 23 October 2026
Science Fiction, Drama
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Overview: An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.
Tagline: Meet the future of friendship.

Collections:        Taika Waititi
Composer:       Michael Giacchino
Cinematographer:    Mike Berlucchi
Original Title:      Klara and the Sun
Author:         Kazuo Ishiguro

Details

Official Website:  https://klaraandthesun.movie
Country:         New Zealand,   United Kingdom,   United States of America
Language:       English
Release Date:    23 October 2026

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 56 min
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Critical Consensus Summary: Klara and the Sun (2026)
Directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega as an Artificial Friend, Klara and the Sun—adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel—has debuted to generally unfavorable reviews, holding a Metascore of 26. While a few critics appreciated its imaginative visuals and tone, the vast majority panned the film as a sentimental and tonally misjudged adaptation that misses the philosophical depth of the source material.

Key Reviews & Outlets

  • Dave Calhoun (Screen Daily) Offered a rare mixed-to-positive note, praising the film’s strong performances and imaginative visuals that create an engaging fairytale tone, though noting that expanding the story beyond Klara’s narrow perspective dilutes its impact.
  • Patrick Cremona (Radio Times) Described the film as a jarring and messy creative mismatch that completely misses the mark.
  • Clarisse Loughrey (The Independent) Felt the film traded Ishiguro’s deep exploration of fundamental human identity for a generic, downgraded story about the power of love and friendship.
  • David Jenkins (Little White Lies) Panned the movie as a “garbled mess of half-cocked speculative sci-fi and sentimental platitudes.”
  • Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) Called it a “wannabe-inspiring fable” weighed down by director Taika Waititi’s preternatural gift for noxious sentimentality.
  • Tim Robey (The Telegraph) Characterized the film as excruciatingly misjudged, hard to take seriously, and potentially the most infantile release of the year.
  • Peter Bradshaw (The Guardian) Dismissed it as “soft-centred sci-fi-lite” that awkwardly combines hollow humor with passive-aggressive sentimentality.

 

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