Adastra Cinema has unveiled the official trailer for A24's new thriller 'Primetime,' based on true events. The film takes the audience into the world of the most scandalous television investigation in the history of American TV, with Robert Pattinson in the lead role, transforming on screen into the iconic TV host Chris Hansen. According to Wave RBC.UA, the film's premiere in Ukrainian cinemas is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

The Scandalous Show That Changed Television

At the heart of the story is Chris Hansen, host of the iconic American program 'To Catch a Predator,' which at one time became one of the country's most provocative TV projects. Together with journalists and activists, Hansen exposed men suspected of sexual crimes against minors — live on camera and before thousands of viewers. The show aired on NBC from 2004 to 2007: the team created fake profiles of minors in chat rooms, after which potential offenders were invited to meetings where cameras and Hansen himself were waiting, along with his famous line, 'Why don't you have a seat right over there?'

Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen

Robert Pattinson not only played the lead but also served as a producer on the film. In the trailer, the actor recreates Chris Hansen's distinctive manner of speech and intonation, known for his recognizable television delivery. Anna Faris and Phoebe Bridgers also appear in the film. 'Primetime' was directed by Lance Oppenheimer, for whom the picture will be a feature-film debut; previously he worked on the documentaries 'Ren Faire' and 'Some Kind of Heaven.'

Ethics, Morality, and the Price of Fame

In the plot, Hansen finds himself at the center of a story in which the drive to expose criminals collides with questions of morality, responsibility, and the price of television fame. The film explores how far a person can go for a noble cause and what consequences their decision may lead to. Subsequently, a major scandal erupted around the program, calling into question the ethics of such a format; one of the most tragic episodes was the death of one of the suspects during an attempted arrest.

Contradictory Data

The sources contain a discrepancy in the chronology. The main text and most materials state that the show 'To Catch a Predator' aired on NBC from 2004 to 2007, whereas in the headline of one of the sources (itc.ua) the reality show is mistakenly attributed to the '90s. The actual air dates of the program are 2004–2007, so this period is used in the article; the mention of the 90s in one source's headline should be considered an editorial inaccuracy on the part of that source.

Crew and Distribution

Thus, 'Primetime' brings together Robert Pattinson's strong acting performance, Lance Oppenheimer's feature-film debut, and the timely theme of the ethical boundaries of journalistic investigation. The A24 thriller's premiere in Ukrainian cinemas will take place on October 22, 2026.