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Taika Waititi Confirms Indefinite Hiatus for Star Wars Film Amid Mixed Reception of 'Klara and the Sun'

Taika Waititi has officially paused his long-delayed Star Wars movie, stating it is 'on ice' indefinitely as he and screenwriter Tony McNamara pivot to an undisclosed new project. The decision comes as Waititi’s latest film, 'Klara and the Sun,' receives poor critical reviews. While the Star Wars project remains in development limbo, Waititi noted that 'ice ages do come to an end,' leaving the door slightly open for a future return to the franchise.

via Variety|

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Taika Waititi Confirms Star Wars Film Is 'On Ice' as He Pivots to New Project with Tony McNamara

Director Taika Waititi has officially paused his long-delayed Star Wars film to collaborate with screenwriter Tony McNamara on an undisclosed new project. While the sci-fi epic remains in development limbo, Waititi is currently focused on releasing 'Klara and the Sun' and managing a busy slate of other adaptations.

via Inverse|

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Waititi’s 'Klara and the Sun' Debuts to Scorn: Critics Call It a Hollow, Tonal Mismatch

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel 'Klara and the Sun' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics citing a severe tonal mismatch between the director’s comedic style and the source material’s melancholic themes. The film, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, holds a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 23 Metacritic score, raising concerns about its commercial viability ahead of its October 23, 2026, theatrical release.

via Slant Magazine|

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Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' Faces Box Office Uncertainty After Panning Reviews

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel 'Klara and the Sun' has received overwhelmingly negative critical reception, with Variety calling it a 'calamitous' tonal mismatch. The film, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, is set for a wide theatrical release on October 23, 2026, despite a 25% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a Metacritic score of 23. Critics argue Waititi’s comedic approach clashes with the source material’s melancholic themes, raising concerns about its commercial viability.

via Variety|

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Florence Pugh's Sheer Gown and Taika Waititi's Sci-Fi Premiere Divide Critics

Florence Pugh attended the London world premiere of Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' on October 15, wearing a fully sheer gown that drew significant attention. The film, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, received a harsh review from The Guardian, which criticized its sentimentality and lack of substance. The event marked a notable fashion moment for Pugh, continuing a trend of sheer red carpet looks seen at recent festivals.

via The Daily Beast|

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Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' Faces Severe Critical Backlash

Taika Waititi's adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel 'Klara and the Sun' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with The Independent calling it a 'schmaltzy misfire' that betrays the source material. Starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, the film is criticized for its tonal mismatch and excessive sentimentality. It holds a Metacritic score of 23 and is set for a theatrical release on October 23, 2026.

via The Independent|

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Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' Premieres in London Amid Critical Pummeling

Taika Waititi's adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel premiered at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2026, featuring a star-studded cast including Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. Despite a high-profile red carpet event, the film faces a challenging theatrical release on October 23 amid overwhelmingly negative critical reviews that describe it as a tonal mismatch and sentimental failure.

via Deadline|

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Taika Waititi’s 'Klara and the Sun' Premieres in London Amid Mixed Reception

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, 'Klara and the Sun,' had its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2026. The event featured a star-studded red carpet, including Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Florence Pugh, but the film faces a challenging theatrical release on October 23 amid overwhelmingly negative critical reviews.

via Page Six|

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Ortega and Waititi push for human connection at 'Klara and the Sun' premiere

Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi urged audiences to disconnect from technology at the world premiere of 'Klara and the Sun' at the London Film Festival on October 15, 2026. The dystopian sci-fi film, based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel, stars Ortega as an android companion and Amy Adams as a mother. While the cast emphasized the film's message of presence and human connection, the event coincided with overwhelmingly negative critical reviews. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2026, via Sony Pictures.

via Variety|

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Critics Pummel Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ as a Sentimental Failure

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics at the London Film Festival. The film, which explores artificial intelligence and human connection, is widely criticized for its tonal mismatch, excessive sentimentality, and failure to capture the subtlety of the source material. With a Metacritic score of 23 and multiple one-star ratings, the release raises concerns about Waititi’s recent trajectory in Hollywood.

via The Guardian|

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Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Fails to Translate Ishiguro’s Dystopian Vision

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, 'Klara and the Sun,' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics at the London Film Festival. The film, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, is described as a tonal mismatch that fails to balance its comedic and dramatic elements, resulting in a 'sentimental mess' that lacks the subtlety of the source material.

via Deadline|

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Waititi Dials Up Drama in Klara and the Sun Trailer

Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun trailer signals a shift to a more dramatic tone for Ishiguro’s futurist novel, with Jenna Ortega as Klara, a solar-powered artificial friend who bonds with Josie (Mia Tharia) and her mother (Amy Adams); Natasha Lyonne leads the AF store crew, and the cast includes Steve Buscemi as well, as the film gears up for a October 23, 2026 theatrical release.

via Ars Technica|

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Ortega Stars as a Solar-Powered Robot in Klara and the Sun Trailer

Jenna Ortega stars as Klara, a solar-powered robot, in Taika Waititi’s film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s dystopian novel Klara and the Sun, with Amy Adams co‑starring; the movie from Sony Pictures is set for an October 23 release, after first footage debuted at CinemaCon, and the story centers on friendship and connection in a tech-driven world.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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Ortega Leads Taika Waititi’s Sci‑Fi Drama in New Trailer for Klara and the Sun

The first trailer for Taika Waititi’s dystopian sci‑fi film Klara and the Sun stars Jenna Ortega as Klara, a solar-powered Artificial Friend, with Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne, and adapts Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestseller; the movie arrives in theaters on Oct. 23, 2026.

via Variety|

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Waititi's Klara and the Sun Drops a Warm, Whimsical Trailer

Taika Waititi helms Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun, with Jenna Ortega as Klara, an Artificial Friend who enters a grieving family led by Amy Adams and Josie (Mia Tharia) to help heal them; the first trailer leans into a gentler, heartwarming sci‑fi vibe, with the film slated for a theatrical release on October 28.

via Gizmodo|

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