Robert Pattinson's Primetime Sets 2026 Theatrical Release

Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Skips HBO for Worldwide Theatrical Debut

The Lance Oppenheim-directed thriller inspired by ‘To Catch a Predator’ will hit theaters later in 2026 under the A24 banner.

Sofia Chen

Mar 30, 2026, 2:05 AM PT · 1 min read

THE RUNDOWN

Robert Pattinson stars in and produces the A24 thriller 'Primetime.'
The film will receive a worldwide theatrical release later in 2026.
Lance Oppenheim directs the story, which is inspired by 'To Catch a Predator.'
Square Peg producers Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen are also behind the project.
The film recently completed production before securing its worldwide theatrical dates.

Robert Pattinson is heading back to the big screen. His upcoming thriller, Primetime, is officially set for a worldwide theatrical release later in 2026. This news settles months of industry chatter suggesting the film might debut on HBO. Instead, A24 has committed to a traditional cinema rollout for the project, which recently wrapped production.

The film marks the narrative feature debut for director Lance Oppenheim, known for documentaries like Some Kind of Heaven. Primetime draws heavy inspiration from the reality show To Catch a Predator. Pattinson stars as a journalist who becomes deeply involved in the world of televised crime-fighting, exploring the high-stakes environment of investigative journalism.

Beyond his starring role, Pattinson is also serving as a producer on the film. The project is a collaboration between A24 and Square Peg, the production company led by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen. Fans of the actor’s darker roles can expect another intense performance as this film moves from the editing room to theaters globally.