The Klara and the Sun premiere brought Jenna Ortega, Florence Pugh and other stars to London on October 15, 2026. The event took place at BFI Southbank during the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The cast gathered to celebrate director Taika Waititi’s latest film. Amy Adams, Rita Ora and Natasha Lyonne also joined the red carpet event.
Ortega plays Klara, an android at the heart of the science fiction story. Adams portrays Chrissie, the mother of Josie, a young girl facing health challenges. Pugh, Rachel Foreman, Aran Murphy, Lyonne, Ora and Waititi also attended the premiere. Their appearance brought together the film’s leading cast and several well-known entertainment personalities.
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Klara and the Sun adapts Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel of the same name. The dystopian film explores a future shaped by advances in genetic engineering. Its society is divided into isolated social classes, creating a challenging world for its characters. The story follows Klara as she tries to build a meaningful bond with Josie.
Mia Tharia plays Josie, while Murphy appears as Rick, her best friend. The supporting cast also includes Steve Buscemi, Rachel House, Harry Greenwood and Sophia Bryant-Taukiri. Waititi directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Dahvi Waller. The project brings Ishiguro’s acclaimed story to the screen through a science fiction adaptation.
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David Heyman, Garrett Basch and Waititi served as producers on the film. Executive producers include Gary Barber, Alex G. Scott, Jeffrey Clifford, Rosie Alison and Ishiguro. Sony Pictures Releasing is scheduled to bring Klara and the Sun to cinemas on October 23, 2026. The release follows its London premiere at the annual film festival.