Klara and the Sun (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $972,531 | Details |
| International Box Office | $668,601 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,641,132 | |
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Synopsis
When Klara meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $701,059 (72.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 59.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 880 opening theaters/880 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $972,531 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 23rd, 2026 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 21st, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara et le soleil (France)
October 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (Australia) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara e il Sole (Italy) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (New Zealand) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara y el Sol (Argentina) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence and strong language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #54884), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Filming location (country): | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Artificial Intelligence, Robot, Sick Child |
| Social setting: | Dystopia |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama, Life Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 3000 Pictures, Heyday Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $701,059 | 880 | $797 | $701,059 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | P | $85,000 | 782 | $109 | $85,000 | ||
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $282,867 | 880 | $321 | $282,867 | 1 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | - | $243,250 | -14% | 880 | $276 | $526,117 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | - | $174,942 | -28% | 880 | $199 | $701,059 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | - | $75,137 | -57% | 880 | $85 | $776,196 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | - | $116,061 | +54% | 880 | $132 | $892,257 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | - | $80,274 | -31% | 880 | $91 | $972,531 | 6 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10/22/2026 | $178,717 | 259 | 259 | 0 | $178,717 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| Italy | 10/22/2026 | $66,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $66,250 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/23/2026 | $234,700 | 365 | 365 | 365 | $234,700 | 10/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $188,934 | |||||||||
| International Total | $668,601 | 10/29/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jenna Ortega | Klara |
Supporting
| Amy Adams | Chrissie | |
| Mia Tharia | Josie | |
| Aran Murphy | Rick | |
| Steve Buscemi | Capaldi | |
| Natasha Lyonne | Store Manager | |
| Harry Greenwood | ||
| Sophia Bryant-Taukiri | Sal |
Production and Technical Credits
| Taika Waititi | Director | |
| Taika Waititi | Screenwriter | |
| Dahvi Waller | Screenwriter | |
| Kazuo Ishiguro | Story based on the book by | |
| David Heyman | Producer | |
| Garrett Basch | Producer | |
| Taika Waititi | Producer | |
| Gary Barber | Executive Producer | |
| Alex Scott | Executive Producer | |
| Jeffrey Clifford | Executive Producer | |
| Rosie Alison | Executive Producer | |
| Kazuo Ishiguro | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Berlucchi | Cinematographer | |
| Adam Gough | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
When Klara meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $701,059 (72.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 59.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 880 opening theaters/880 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $972,531 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 23rd, 2026 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 21st, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara et le soleil (France)
October 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (Australia) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara e il Sole (Italy) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (New Zealand) October 22nd, 2026 (Wide), released as Klara y el Sol (Argentina) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence and strong language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #54884), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Filming location (country): | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Artificial Intelligence, Robot, Sick Child |
| Social setting: | Dystopia |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama, Life Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 3000 Pictures, Heyday Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $701,059 | 880 | $797 | $701,059 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | P | $85,000 | 782 | $109 | $85,000 | ||
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $282,867 | 880 | $321 | $282,867 | 1 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | - | $243,250 | -14% | 880 | $276 | $526,117 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | - | $174,942 | -28% | 880 | $199 | $701,059 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | - | $75,137 | -57% | 880 | $85 | $776,196 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | - | $116,061 | +54% | 880 | $132 | $892,257 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | - | $80,274 | -31% | 880 | $91 | $972,531 | 6 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10/22/2026 | $178,717 | 259 | 259 | 0 | $178,717 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| Italy | 10/22/2026 | $66,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $66,250 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 10/23/2026 | $234,700 | 365 | 365 | 365 | $234,700 | 10/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $188,934 | |||||||||
| International Total | $668,601 | 10/29/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jenna Ortega | Klara |
Supporting
| Amy Adams | Chrissie | |
| Mia Tharia | Josie | |
| Aran Murphy | Rick | |
| Steve Buscemi | Capaldi | |
| Natasha Lyonne | Store Manager | |
| Harry Greenwood | ||
| Sophia Bryant-Taukiri | Sal |
Production and Technical Credits
| Taika Waititi | Director | |
| Taika Waititi | Screenwriter | |
| Dahvi Waller | Screenwriter | |
| Kazuo Ishiguro | Story based on the book by | |
| David Heyman | Producer | |
| Garrett Basch | Producer | |
| Taika Waititi | Producer | |
| Gary Barber | Executive Producer | |
| Alex Scott | Executive Producer | |
| Jeffrey Clifford | Executive Producer | |
| Rosie Alison | Executive Producer | |
| Kazuo Ishiguro | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Berlucchi | Cinematographer | |
| Adam Gough | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.