Klara and the Sun, Taika Waititi's new feature film, directed by Taika Waititi, arrives in French cinemas on October 21, 2026. Led by Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Mia Tharia, the movie adapts Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel Klara and the Sun.
Klara et le Soleil
Feature film | 2026
In theaters: October 21, 2026
Comedy, drama, science fiction | Runtime: 1h56
Directed by Taika Waititi | Written by Dahvi Waller and Taika Waititi
Starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy
Original title: Klara and the Sun
Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing France
In this sci-fi tale, Jenna Ortega stars as Klara, a robot built to keep teens company and stave off loneliness. Chosen by a family, she discovers what binds people through her relationship with Josie, a young girl played by Mia Tharia.
The film leans toward a more intimate tone than the classic sci-fi blockbuster. The story delves into artificial intelligence, attachment, and how a machine might observe human emotions. Amy Adams plays Josie’s mother, while Aran Murphy is cast as Rick.
The director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi brings to the screen an adaptation of a Kazuo Ishiguro novel, the author of Never Let Me Go. The screenplay is written by Dahvi Waller and Taika Waititi.
Klara and the Sun may appeal to viewers drawn to science-fiction stories focused on the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The film is less for those seeking action-packed adventure or a flashy futuristic saga, as its core rests on the bond between Klara and the family that welcomes her.
The official trailer for Klara and the Sun offers our first look at the film, with Jenna Ortega as Klara.
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