Robert Pattinson’s latest thriller is moving from theaters to digital platforms today. The film has earned more than $52 million worldwide and earned strong reviews from critics. The digital release gives audiences another chance to watch Pattinson tackle a disturbing story inspired by real events.
Robert Pattinson’s Primetime releases on digital today
Audiences can now rent Robert Pattinson’s Primetime digitally, with the crime thriller arriving on video-on-demand platforms at 9 p.m. PT on November 2 and midnight ET on November 3. Set in 2006, the film centers on Chris Hansen, the journalist known for hosting To Catch a Predator.
His attempt to secure a career-defining television moment takes a devastating turn when a high-profile operation ends in tragedy. Lance Oppenheim directed the film, with Ajon Singh handling the screenplay.
The film boasts a packed lineup, with Pattinson sharing the screen with Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher and Bokeem Woodbine. Anna Faris and Alex Winter also join the ensemble.
Behind the scenes, Pattinson wears another hat as a producer, teaming up with Ari Aster, Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Lars Knudsen, Brighton McCloskey and William Iannaccone. A24 handled distribution, while Square Peg backed the production.
Primetime has delivered a strong box-office return, pulling in approximately $52.8 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The thriller reportedly cost around $15 million to produce, and brought in more than three times its production budget.
After its U.S. theatrical debut on September 25, 2026, the film took just over a month to reach digital platforms.
Primetime has also scored well with critics and moviegoers, earning an 86% critics’ rating and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film holds a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb, with Pattinson’s acting drawing praise.
However, some have raised concerns about how the story tackles its sensitive subject matter. The film carries an R rating for language, graphic visuals, disturbing content, and some violence.
