Meet Klara — your new artificial best friend
The trailer introduces Klara, an Artificial Friend made to care for kids. She spends her days in a shop window, quietly observing the outside world while soaking up sunlight like it’s coffee for robots.
Window shopping for humanity
Klara watches people — their tiny habits, odd tics, and even a bizarre taxi-driver scuffle — and tries to make sense of it all. Her sincere confusion turns mundane city moments into unexpectedly funny and poignant beats.
Sunlight as battery pack (and metaphor)
Unlike your average gadget, Klara literally needs the sun to recharge. The trailer uses that detail as both a sci-fi hook and a gentle metaphor about where we get our energy — emotional, physical, or otherwise.
From showroom to family dinner table
Once Klara leaves the store and is taken in by a family, the story pokes at whether an observant machine can truly understand human feelings, mood swings, and messy family dynamics. Spoiler: things get awkward, sweet, and oddly relatable.
Taika Waititi’s surprising turn
Taika Waititi directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Dahvi Waller, bringing his offbeat, warm-yet-weird sensibility to Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel. The trailer hints at a film that’s thoughtful but not afraid to be quirky.
Star power
The cast includes Amy Adams and Jenna Ortega, with Simon Baker, Natasha Lyonne, Mia Tharia, and Steve Buscemi rounding out the ensemble. Expect strong performances that balance heart and humor.
When and where to see it
Sony Pictures has set the U.S. release date for October 23, with international screenings following shortly after. Mark your calendars if you’re into smart, soulful sci-fi.
Why it matters
The trailer teases more than futuristic tech — it promises a story about empathy, belonging, and what it takes to be considered “human.” If you like a little melancholy mixed with quirky comedy, this one looks worth the ticket.