‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Stars as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Thriller

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Coverage of the teaser varies slightly among outlets. IndieWire and Consequence focus on the film's eerie tone and Pattinson's performance, while Variety emphasizes the film's thriller genre and the significance of Hansen's character. All…

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‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Stars as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Thriller

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A24 has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming thriller 'Primetime,' featuring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of 'To Catch a Predator.' The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, explores a significant chapter in the show's history from 2006. 'Primetime' is set to hit theaters in fall 2026.

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▪Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in the A24 film 'Primetime.'
▪The film is directed by Lance Oppenheim and features a script by Ajon Singh.
▪The story revolves around events from 2006 related to the 'To Catch a Predator' series.

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▪ Robert Pattinson transforms into ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen in A24 movie — Page Six
▪ ‘Primetime’ Teaser: A24 Debuts Robert Pattinson’s Uncanny Take on Dateline NBC Host Chris Hansen — IndieWire
▪ Robert Pattinson Is To Catch A Predator’s Chris Hansen in Teaser for Primetime: Watch — Consequence (of Sound)

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Home Film News May 27, 2026 6:00am PT ‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Stars as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Thriller By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’ 11 hours ago ‘Backrooms’ Star Mark Duplass Slams Rumor That Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct Horror Movie: ‘Kane Was 100% in Control’ 15 hours ago Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Off With $33 Million, ‘Obsession’ Has Higher Second Weekend Than Opening 4 days ago See All A24 A24 has released the teaser trailer for “Primetime,” a new drama-thriller that sees Robert Pattinson suit up as the iconic “To Catch a Predator” host, Chris Hansen.

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