Klara and the Sun (2026)

An obsolete companion android attempts to bond with a sick girl in a dystopian future where technology has divided humanity into strict social classes.

The story

In a dystopian future where technological advances in genetic engineering have divided humans into strict, isolated social classes, an obsolete companion android named Klara tries to bond with Josie, a sick girl for whom she was purchased.

First release year

2026

Runtime (minutes)

116

Production countries

United States; United Kingdom; New Zealand

Original languages

English

Directors

Taika Waititi

Writers

Taika Waititi · screenplay; Dahvi Waller · screenplay

Cast and characters

Jenna Ortega · Klara; Amy Adams · Chrissie, Josie's mother; Mia Tharia · Josie; Aran Murphy · Rick, Josie's best-friend and love-interest; Natasha Lyonne · Store Manager; Steve Buscemi; Rachel House · Melania, Chrissie's housekeeper; Sophia Bryant-Taukiri · Sal, Josie's older sister

Genres

dystopian; science fiction

Themes

social class; technology; human-robot interaction

Tone and mood

dystopian

Setting

A dystopian future where genetic engineering has created a divided social structure.

Premise and plot tags

robot; science fiction

Production trivia

Simon Baker was cast as Josie's father Paul, but his scenes were cut from the film.; Principal photography began in January 2024 under the working title Tears and Rain.; Michael Giacchino will provide the film's score, his fourth collaboration with Taika Waititi.

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