The first trailer for Klara and the Sun has arrived, and many entertainment sites are calling it one of the most emotional science fiction movies of 2026.
Based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling novel, the film stars Jenna Ortega as Klara, an Artificial Friend created to help lonely children. In the trailer, Klara forms a close bond with a sick teenage girl named Josie, leading to a story filled with hope, friendship, and difficult choices.
Most coverage has focused on Ortega’s performance and the movie’s emotional tone. Unlike many AI films that center on danger or technology, Klara and the Sun explores whether an artificial being can truly care about another person.
Critics have also praised the trailer’s beautiful visuals and the more serious direction from filmmaker Taika Waititi. Early reactions suggest the film could become one of the year’s biggest sci fi dramas.
If the trailer is any indication, Klara and the Sun may be less about artificial intelligence and more about what it means to be human.
