Jenna Ortega’s New Sci-Fi Movie Cancels Major Theatrical Release

Published Oct 30, 2026, 10:34 AM EDT Grant Hermanns is a TV News Editor, Interview Host and Reviewer for ScreenRant, having joined the team in early 2021. He got his start in the industry with Moviepilot, followed by working at ComingSoon.net. When not indulging in his love of film/TV, Grant is making his way through his gaming backlog and exploring the world of Dungeons & Dragons with friends. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Jenna Ortega's Klara and the Sun is hitting a new low on the big screen. Based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 sci-fi novel of the same name, Ortega leads the film as the eponymous android companion who is purchased for a young girl living a lonely life on a wheat farm, where she begins to learn more about life while also connecting with her new companion and her weary mother. Also starring Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy and Natasha Lyonne, Klara and the Sun made its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival, where it was met with negative reviews. As reported by Spanish publication Hobby Consolas (per Collider), Sony has elected to scrap Klara and the Sun's international release in Spain. The report states that the decision comes due to Ortega and Waititi's sci-fi film receiving largely negative reviews from critics and having very low commercial expectations in the region, with the studio reportedly hoping to "minimize losses." Developing... Release Date October 23, 2026 Runtime 116 minutes Director Taika Waititi Writers Dahvi Waller, Taika Waititi Producers David Heyman, Garrett Basch, Taika Waititi An "Artificial Friend" named Klara discovers a profound connection with a troubled young girl. Release Window 2025 Main Genre Sci-Fi Executive Producer(s) Alex G. Scott, Gary Barber, Jeffrey Clifford, Kazuo Ishiguro, Rosie Alison