When does Klara and the Sun come out?

Klara and the Sun opens in US theaters on October 23, 2026.

When will Klara and the Sun be on streaming?

No digital date has been announced. Most theatrical releases come to rent or buy about 30 to 45 days after they open, so Klara and the Sun could arrive around December 7, 2026, with subscription streaming usually a few weeks later. This is an estimate, not a confirmed date.

How long is Klara and the Sun?

Klara and the Sun runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).

What is Klara and the Sun rated?

Klara and the Sun is rated PG-13 in the US.

Who directed Klara and the Sun?

Klara and the Sun was directed by Taika Waititi.

Who stars in Klara and the Sun?

Klara and the Sun stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne.

Klara and the Sun

Name: Klara and the Sun
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2026-10-23
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, Aran Murphy

October 23, 20261h 57mPG-13Coming soon

“Meet the future of friendship.”

An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.

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Movie Details

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 57m
Director: Taika Waititi
Written by: Dahvi Waller, Taika Waititi

US release dates

In theaters: October 23, 2026

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Quick Answers

When does Klara and the Sun come out?: Klara and the Sun opens in US theaters on October 23, 2026.
Is Klara and the Sun streaming?: Not yet. Klara and the Sun isn't available to stream, rent or buy in the US right now.
When will Klara and the Sun be on streaming?: No digital date has been announced. Most theatrical releases come to rent or buy about 30 to 45 days after they open, so Klara and the Sun could arrive around December 7, 2026, with subscription streaming usually a few weeks later. This is an estimate, not a confirmed date.
How long is Klara and the Sun?: Klara and the Sun runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What is Klara and the Sun rated?: Klara and the Sun is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who directed Klara and the Sun?: Klara and the Sun was directed by Taika Waititi.
Who stars in Klara and the Sun?: Klara and the Sun stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne.

Critic Reviews

Variety

by Guy Lodge

Positive

Adapting a solemnly complex, questioning novel as a cockeyed child’s-eye comedy worked once before for Taika Waititi — which is to say that “Jojo Rabbit,” his crass, mawkish “anti-hate satire” about a Hitler Youth member’s personal and political awakening, won him an Oscar and grossed nearly $100 million, in spite of its manifold artistic and […]

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The Guardian

by Peter Bradshaw

Positive

The director of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Jojo Rabbit turns Kazuo Ishiguro’s AI fable into a twee, tiresome tale of love and grief Continue reading...

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