A24 has released a tense new trailer for Primetime, offering another unsettling look at Lance Oppenheim’s upcoming thriller starring Robert Pattinson. Set in 2006, the film revisits the controversial rise of televised investigations targeting sexual predators, with Pattinson stepping into the role of Chris Hansen at the height of the To Catch a Predator phenomenon. Rather than presenting the story as a straightforward recreation of the famous NBC program, Primetime appears determined to examine the darker psychology, moral compromises and media obsession surrounding this unique chapter in American television history.

The new footage places particular emphasis on the increasingly uncomfortable relationship between journalism, entertainment and public spectacle. Pattinson’s version of Hansen appears driven by an ambition that goes far beyond exposing criminals, raising questions about what happens when an investigation becomes a television event watched by millions. The thriller is also arriving at an interesting moment, following the documentary Predators, which recently explored the legacy of To Catch a Predator and questioned whether such programs genuinely protected potential victims or contributed to an increasingly sensationalized approach to crime.

Directed by Oppenheim, known for Some Kind of Heaven, Spermworld and HBO's Ren Faire, Primetime is written by Ajon Singh. The supporting cast includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Phoebe Bridgers, Alex Winter and Bokeem Woodbine. Robert Pattinson is also among the film’s producers alongside Lars Knudsen, Brighton McCloskey, Tyler Campellone, Fred Berger and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. Production took place in New Orleans in early 2025 under the temporary title Bluefin Tuna.

After making its world premiere in the Main Competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival and receiving largely positive early reactions, Primetime is preparing for its theatrical debut. A24 will release the film in selected US cinemas beginning September 25, 2026. With its disturbing atmosphere, provocative subject matter and a Robert Pattinson performance that appears deliberately unpredictable, the movie could become one of the more unusual thrillers of the year.