A24 and Robert Pattinson's PRIMETIME Set for 2027 Japan Release
The film dramatizes a controversial reality TV series, with Pattinson playing a real journalist, and is set for a wide Japanese release in 2027.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
A24's PRIMETIME, starring Robert Pattinson as journalist Chris Hansen, will release in Japan in 2027. The film depicts the behind-the-scenes of the reality TV show To Catch a Predator, which used sting operations to expose adults targeting minors online. It premieres in North America on September 25, 2026, and is in competition at the Venice Film Festival.
Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, the real-life host of To Catch a Predator, in PRIMETIME, a film produced by A24. The story follows the undercover investigative series that aired on Dateline NBC, using decoys and hidden cameras to confront adults who targeted minors online.
As Hansen pursues bigger stories, the film examines the ethics of his methods. Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers co-star. Ari Aster, known for Midsommar, is among the producers, and Lance Oppenheim directs in his feature debut.
PRIMETIME opens in North America on September 25, 2026, and is set for a 2027 release in Japan at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters.
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