A24 has unveiled the first full-length Primetime trailer, and it is already getting fans talking. The trailer offers the first proper look at Robert Pattinson as journalist Chris Hansen. It also explores the story behind the controversial TV series To Catch a Predator.
Pattinson’s dramatic transformation has sparked early Oscar buzz online. Many viewers are asking whether the performance could earn him an Academy Award nomination.
@FourEightNineOneOne wrote on Reddit, “The real Oscar discourse this year is going to be which role will they give Robert Pattinson the award for.” @Witty-Association-97 commented, “big fan of having different Rob Pattinson movies in separate quarters of the year.” @Mig1997 wrote, “Pattinson’s Chris Hansen voice…my God man.”
Many viewers praised Pattinson’s transformation soon after the trailer debuted. @peteaxelsen wrote on X, “Love how the film seems to portray Pattinson’s Chris Hansen as the main predator hired by predators to find predators.” @OutBroadcast shared, “Holy sh*t this is going to be awesome. Looks really exciting. Great time for cinema (and Pattinson is a big part of why).” @onenightolive focused on The Batman star’s performance and said, “the accentttt. oh, he’s taking it.”
Why has the Primetime trailer got fans talking about Robert Pattinson’s Oscar chances
In the trailer, Chris Hansen is known for confronting suspected online predators on television. Pattinson’s voice, look, and performance in the role have quickly become major talking points among fans.
The footage follows Hansen leading sting operations. It also explores the challenges Hansen faces while producing such a controversial television series. There are no grand action sequences. Suspense builds through investigations and tense conversations.
Directed by Alex Ross Perry, the film explores the cultural impact of To Catch a Predator while telling a fictionalized story about Hansen’s rise as one of television’s most recognizable investigative journalists.
Pattinson starred in the critically acclaimed film The Drama, which was released earlier this year. He then appeared in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, where he received widespread praise. Primetime will be his third release of the year. He is next set to appear in Dune: Part Three and Here Comes the Flood.
Primetime will release in theaters on September 25, 2026.
Originally reported by Surya Singh on ComingSoon.net.
