Jenna Ortega Leads First Trailer for Taika Waititi's New Sci-Fi Adaptation

2026-09-10 · 36 min · 9 entities

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Director Taika Waititi is bringing the celebrated Kazuo Ishiguro novel, Klara and the Sun, to the big screen with a scheduled release in October 2026. The story follows an Artificial Friend named Klara, played by Jenna Ortega, who is an observant android designed to provide companionship to a lonely teenager. While the debut trailer highlights the film’s hopeful and bittersweet tone, it has also sparked divided reactions from audiences regarding the director's unique style. Some viewers are eager to see this dystopian sci-fi adaptation, while others express skepticism about whether the movie will remain faithful to the source material. Along with Ortega, the production features a high-profile cast including Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne. The project explores a classic fish-out-of-water narrative through the perspective of a machine trying to understand the human world. "Open a book. Discover a world." This episode includes AI-generated content.