# Taika Waititi's Sci-Fi Movie Fails Box Office

> Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' flops with $725k opening.
- Title: Taika Waititi's Sci-Fi Movie Fails Box Office · SlashFilm
- Summary: Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' flops with $725k opening. Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' opens with $725,000 on 880 screens, a box office flop.
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- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2298025/taika-waititi-sci-fi-movie-jenna-ortega-box-office-flop-klara-and-the-sun
- Author: Ryan Scott
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taika waititi, jenna ortega, klara and the sun, sony pictures, box office flop, rotten tomatoes, entertainment, culture
## Box Office Result
Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' opens with $725,000 on 880 screens.
## Critical Rating
The film holds a 25% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Previous Flop
Waititi's 2023 film 'Next Goal Wins' earned less than $19 million worldwide.
## Budget Concerns
'Klara and the Sun' reportedly carries a $20 million budget.
## Director's Past Success
Waititi directed 'Thor: Ragnarok' which earned over $850 million globally.
## Current Stance
Waititi may lose his 'Star Wars' project due to recent flops.
## Key takeaway

Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' opens with $725,000 on 880 screens, a box office flop.