The Japanese trailer, poster and new stills for A24’s Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, have been released. The film is set to open in Japanese theaters on January 22, 2027.
The media thriller is inspired by the behind-the-scenes story of To Catch a Predator, a segment of NBC’s news program Dateline NBC that used hidden cameras to confront adults attempting to meet minors they had approached online. Exploring unchecked ambition and the spectacle of public justice, the film examines the darker side of the media.
The film marks the narrative feature debut of documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, with Ari Aster, known for Hereditary and Midsommar, serving as a producer.
Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, an ambitious television host determined to boost his show’s ratings. The cast also includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo and musician Phoebe Bridgers, making her first major acting appearance.
The newly released Japanese trailer offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the show’s undercover investigations, with Chris confronting suspected online predators. As he pushes to secure a coveted 9 PM primetime slot, the competing interests of the host, the network and law enforcement begin to collide, sending events in an increasingly dangerous direction.
The Japanese poster features a close-up of Chris’s face bathed in pale blue light, accompanied by the tagline, “A broadcast for the history books is about to begin.”
Six new stills have also been unveiled, capturing tense exchanges during the undercover investigations and production staff gathered around monitors behind the scenes.
Primetime
apan Release: January 22, 2027 (Friday)
Theaters: TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters nationwide
Director: Lance Oppenheim
Producer: Ari Aster
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers
Original Title: PRIMETIME
Year: 2026
Country: USA
Runtime: 109 minutes
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: Vista
Sound: 5.1ch
Japanese Subtitles: Mina Matsuura
Japanese Rating: PG12
Japanese Distributor: Happinet Phantom Studios
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