Klara and the Sun Draws 20% Critic Score Ahead of Release
Taika Waititi's adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel sits at 20% on Rotten Tomatoes before its October 23 theatrical debut.
Early reviews for Klara and the Sun have left the film with a 20% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes as of the article's writing, according to movieweb.com. The adaptation, directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega as Klara, arrives in theaters on October 23.
The score is the lowest of Waititi's career on the review aggregator, with the film sitting below his previous directorial efforts. The adaptation also stars Mia Tharia as Josie and Amy Adams as the mother.
Among the negative notices, Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian rated the film 1/5, and Screen Rant critic Ben Gibbons also reviewed it. The film adapts Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel of the same name.
Context for the score
This is not the first time one of the film's leads has landed in low Rotten Tomatoes territory. Jenna Ortega's previous feature, Hurry Up Tomorrow, holds a 14% score on the aggregator.
Quick answers
When does Klara and the Sun come out in theaters?
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2026.
What is Klara and the Sun's Rotten Tomatoes score?
As of the article's writing, the film holds a 20% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed Klara and the Sun?
Taika Waititi directed the adaptation, which stars Jenna Ortega as Klara.