- Taika Waititi’s new movie Klara and the sun has a first look trailer
- It teases Jenna Ortega as the titular AI companion, playing what’s called an Artificial Friend.
- Klara and the sun hits theaters on October 23, 2026
Klara and the sun I got its first trailer recently and the new movie quickly caught my attention. While AI companion stories are everywhere, this one has done a lot to stand out from the crowd.
Before we get into that, here’s a brief synopsis. Taika Waititi Klara and the sun is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, focusing on an artificial friend (Jenna Ortega) and the human she was bought for, Josie (Mia Tharia).
Check out the trailer below ahead of the film’s release on October 23, 2026.
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Why I’m excited for Klara and The Sun
Stories about AI companions are not new and you’d be forgiven for getting a little tired of them. Whether it’s science fiction classics like Artificial intelligence AI or horrors like BuddyRealistic androids are nothing new.
But I quickly found myself interested in Klara and the sun after watching the trailer and reading about it. Kazuo Ishiguro’s original novel explores a dystopian world where children are genetically modified to improve their academic abilities.
This has many disadvantages, including social isolation. Children learn at home through on-screen tutors, so they spend a lot of time cooped up indoors. Artificial Friends have arrived, companions that can be purchased for the home and that will keep children company without needing to be cared for like a pet would.
It’s a bleak existence, but there’s also some hope in Klara and the sun. The trailer shows an unlikely bond between the titular AI companion and Josie, her human friend.
Outside of the interesting premise, I’m also impressed by the cast. The supporting roles are played by Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne and Steve Buscemi, so we have some serious talent attached to this.
I’m very excited to delve deeper into this world, especially since I’ve enjoyed Waititi’s previous work, such as Jojo Rabbit. I hope that Klara and the sun It’s just as good.
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