Primetime
“Are you ready to make television history?”
Synopsis
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. When a high stakes operation goes fatally wrong, his veneered dream of fame curdles into a nightmare of performative justice.
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.35x
+$19.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Oppenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Ajon Singh, Luke Dittrich
- Original Score
- Ari Balouzian
- Original Title
- Primetime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $14.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.1M
- Production Studios
- A24, Icki Eneo Arlo, Square Peg, Range Media Partners
Top Cast
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Robert Pattinson
Chris Hansen
Merritt Wever
Andie Bender
Skyler Gisondo
Dan Plum
Matthew Maher
Xavier Von Erck
Phoebe Bridgers
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Victor Brunette
Frag
Bokeem Woodbine
Cortland Gunn
Michael Chachere
Michael Chachere
Alex Winter
Bill Conradt
Tony Revolori
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Bob Ari
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Jonathan Lipnicki
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Matt Smith
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Anna Faris
Mary Hansen
Franco Brocato
Connor Hansen
Luca Brocato
Chase Hansen
Jeff Zucker
Jeff Zucker
Sean Bridgers
Lloyd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Oppenheim
Ajon Singh, Luke Dittrich
Ari Balouzian
David Bolen
Daniel Garber
Robert Pattinson, Lance Oppenheim, Ajon Singh, Brighton McCloskey, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Oppenheim
Director
Robert Pattinson
Producer
Brighton McCloskey
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Ari Aster
Producer
Fred Berger
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
David Bolen
Director of Photography
Ari Balouzian
Original Music Composer
Daniel Garber
Editor
Alex DiGerlando
Production Design
Alex Bovaird
Costume Design
William Iannaccone
Producer
Ajon Singh
Writer
Andy Dylan
Stunt Coordinator
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-15
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Self-harm • Stressful Scenes • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Primetime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Primetime about?
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. When a high stakes operation goes fatally wrong, his veneered dream of fame curdles into a nightmare of performative justice.
Who directed Primetime?
Primetime was directed by Lance Oppenheim.
Who stars in Primetime?
The principal cast of Primetime includes Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Phoebe Bridgers.
When was Primetime released and how long is it?
Primetime was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Primetime?
Primetime had a reported production budget of $14.5M and grossed $34.1M at the worldwide box office (2.35 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Primetime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Primetime was composed by Ari Balouzian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Primetime?
Primetime holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).