Taika Waititi criticises reviewers of Klara and the Sun

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 4:00pm

In this story Taika Waititi, Kazuo Ishiguro

Director Taika Waititi has dismissed critics of his new film, Klara and the Sun, on social media. The dystopian adaptation has received harsh reviews and struggled at the box office, earning US$725,000 during its opening weekend.

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1. StuffSun 1 Nov, 1:14pm

   Taika Waititi reviews critics who panned Klara and the Sun: ‘Irrelevant. Out of touch. Obsolete. In the bin.’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 2 Nov, 4:00pm

   Taika Waititi slams critics after viewer response to Klara and the Sun (opens in new tab)